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get [PDF] The Crime of the Congo | The Crime of the Congo by Arthur Conan Doyle is a powerful and unflinching exposé of the atrocities committed during the colonial era in the Congo Free State. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, renowned for his Sherlock Holmes detective stories, turns his penetrating gaze towards the horrifying realities of continental European exploitation and violence in Africa.In this groundbreaking work, Conan Doyle meticulously documents the human rights abuses, forced labor, and mass killings inflicted upon the Congolese people under the reign of King Leopold II of Belgium. With keen attention to detail and a relentless pursuit of truth, he uncovers a chilling narrative of greed, cruelty, and the dehumanization of an entire population.The Crime of the Congo shines a searing light on the dark underbelly of continental European imperialism, challenging the prevailing narratives of the time and galvanizing public opinion against the atrocities. Conan Doyle's impassioned writing and dedication to justice
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