NzongolaNtalaja, Georges

The Congo from Leopold to Kabila: A People's History

(No reviews yet) Write a Review

ISBN 13:: 9781842770535
author:: NzongolaNtalaja, Georges
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Zed Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2002
Pages:: 320
Genre:: African history: from c 1900 -
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 5 working days

£33.64

Current Stock: 5

Quantity:

Description

Description

The Congo from Leopold to Kabila: A People's History by Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja is a comprehensive and radical account of the Congolese people's struggle for democracy and self-determination. This insightful political history sheds light on the complex web of colonial rule, foreign interference, and internal strife that has shaped the country's trajectory. Professor Nzongola-Ntalaja brings his extensive knowledge to bear on this narrative, offering a nuanced understanding of the personalities, events, and social factors that have driven the Congolese people's fight for freedom. The book provides a timely analysis of the current state of affairs in the Congo and the Great Lakes region under the rule of President Kabila and his son. As a landmark work on modern African political history, this book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the region's politics and the ongoing struggles of its people.

View AllClose