Author: Roger Casement
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
Roger Casement's 'Correspondence and Report from His Majesty's Consul at Boma' is a remarkable collection of letters and reports detailing the atrocities committed in the Congo Free State. Written in a straightforward yet powerful style, Casement's accounts offer a chilling glimpse into the brutal practices of King Leopold II's regime. This book serves as a pivotal piece of anti-colonial literature, shedding light on the abuse and exploitation that characterized European imperial rule in Africa at the turn of the 20th century. Casement's meticulous documentation and passionate prose make this work a compelling and essential read for anyone interested in the history of colonialism and human rights abuses. Casement's personal involvement in exposing these atrocities, as well as his subsequent activism on behalf of oppressed peoples, adds depth and significance to this collection. 'Correspondence and Report from His Majesty's Consul at Boma' is a powerful testament to the importance of bearing witness to injustice and fighting for justice, making it an invaluable historical document and a must-read for students of history and social justice advocates.