Congo: Een Geschiedenis Review

The "Great War of Africa" and the difficult transition toward a newborn democracy. Critical Reception

The long, kleptocratic reign of Mobutu Sese Seko.

It covers the region’s history from prehistory to 2010, with a major focus on the brutal 19th-century colonization by King Leopold II , the subsequent Belgian colonial era, the struggle for independence, and the turbulent rule of Mobutu Sese Seko .

The English version was translated by Sam Garrett and was highly praised by outlets like The Christian Science Monitor and NRC Handelsblad . Where to Buy