Edmund Trueman

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A Conflict of Interest: Second Congo War
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A Conflict of Interest: Second Congo War

1997–2003

From: Postcards from Congo

The chapter follows the Second Congo War from 1997 to 2003. 10 $1.00 Add
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A Struggle for Power: The Congo Crisis
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A Struggle for Power: The Congo Crisis

1961–1965

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The chapter explores the Congo Crisis between 1961 and 1965. 10 $1.00 Add
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Another Absent Leadership
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Another Absent Leadership

2003–2018

From: Postcards from Congo

The chapter follows Congo in the first two decades of the twentieth century and its continued struggles for democracy. 10 $1.00 Add
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Congo Free State and Its Formation
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Congo Free State and Its Formation

1874–1908

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This chapter explores the creation of the Congo Free State under King Leopold II of Belgium from 1874 to 1908. 10 $1.00 Add
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Early History
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Early History

Pre-1874

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This chapter explores the early history of the Congo region before colonization began in 1874. 10 $1.00 Add
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Early Years of Belgian Congo
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Early Years of Belgian Congo

1908–1930

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The chapter follows the creation of the official colonial regime of the Belgian Congo from 1908 to 1930. 10 $1.00 Add
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Economic Decline and Infrastructural Decay in Zaire
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Economic Decline and Infrastructural Decay in Zaire

1975–1993

From: Postcards from Congo

The chapter follows the economic decline and infrastructure decay in Mobutu’s Zaire from 1975 until 1993. 10 $1.00 Add
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Foreword
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Foreword

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Foreword by Dr. Didier Gondola, professor of African History at John Hopkins University. 5 $0.50 Add
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Independence and Chaos
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Independence and Chaos

1960–1961

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The chapter follows the creation of the independent Republic of Congo and the ensuing political fall out between 1960 and 1961. 10 $1.00 Add
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Introduction
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Introduction

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The Introduction provides an overview of the 150 year history of the modern state of the Democratic Republic of Congo, maps, and etymology. 3 $0.30 Add
Postcards from Congo
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Postcards from Congo

A Graphic History

The Democratic Republic of Congo, the second-largest country in Africa by area, has a fractured and bloody history, variously undone by decades of colonialism, civil war, corruption, and … 176 View
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Preface
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Preface

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Preface by author Edmond Trueman explaining his motivations behind the book and the choice to make it an illustrated history. 6 $0.60 Add
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The First Decade of Mobutu’s Zaire
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The First Decade of Mobutu’s Zaire

1965–1975

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The chapter explores the first decade of Mobutu’s rule over Zaire (formerly Congo) from 1965 to 1975. 10 $1.00 Add
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The First Peaceful Transition
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The First Peaceful Transition

2019–2021

From: Postcards from Congo

The final chapter follows the Congo in recent years as it adjusts to new political realities and the evolving pandemics. 10 $1.00 Add
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The Rough Road to Independence
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The Rough Road to Independence

1945-1960

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This chapter follows the journey of the burgeoning Congolese nation to fight for and achieve Independence following the second world war until 1960. 10 $1.00 Add
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Trouble Brewing in the East: First Congo War
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Trouble Brewing in the East: First Congo War

1994–1997

From: Postcards from Congo

The chapter follows the First Congo War from 1994 to 1997. 10 $1.00 Add