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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 era of Belgian Colonialism and the eventual sudden decolonization.

New and used copies of "Congo: een geschiedenis" are frequently listed on Amazon and eBay . Congo: een geschiedenis

The "Congo Crisis" following independence, including the death of Patrice Lumumba.

By late 2012, the Dutch version alone had sold over 300,000 copies . It covers the region’s history from prehistory to

You can find the paperback or hardcover edition at Barnes & Noble or Bookshop.org .

The book's primary strength is its shift away from a purely Western perspective to a "history from below". The book's primary strength is its shift away

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