The Crime of the Congo (2004)
The Crime of the Congo is a 2004 administration book written by Arthur Conan Doyle.
King Leopold's rule was subject to severe criticism, especially from British sources. In this book Arthur Conan Doyle criticizes the 'rubber regime'. This book was written to aid the work of the Congo Reform Association. Doyle contrasts Leopold's rule to the British rule of Nigeria, arguing decency required that those who ruled primitive peoples to be concerned first with their uplift, not how much could be extracted from them.
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What is The Crime of the Congo about?
King Leopold's rule was subject to severe criticism, especially from British sources. In this book Arthur Conan Doyle criticizes the 'rubber regime'. This book was written to aid the work of the Congo Reform Association. Doyle contrasts Leopold's rule to the British rule of Nigeria, arguing decency required that those who ruled primitive peoples to be concerned first with their uplift, not how much could be extracted from them.
When was The Crime of the Congo published?
The Crime of the Congo was published in 2004.
Who made The Crime of the Congo?
The Crime of the Congo was written by Arthur Conan Doyle.