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History· Democratic Republic of Congo

The Congo: Plunder and Resistance

by David Van Reybrouck
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2014Dutch
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David Van Reybrouck's The Congo: Plunder and Resistance (2014) stands as one of the most significant works of history of its era. This book is a detailed account of the Democratic Republic of Congo's tumultuous history, focusing on the exploitation of its resources and the resistance of its people. Van Reybrouck combines historical analysis with personal stories, providing a vivid portrayal of the country's struggles and resilience. The book is acclaimed for its depth of research and narrative style, offering a comprehensive view of Congo's past and present. Themes of exploitation, resistance, resource conflict run through the work. The book has received recognition from Prix Médicis Essai 2012.

Book Details

AuthorDavid Van Reybrouck
Published2014
Country of Origin🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo
LanguageDutch
Category📜 History
ISBN9780062200112
Editorial Score30/100
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This book is part of Democratic Republic of Congo's rich literary tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Congo: Plunder and Resistance about?

This book is a detailed account of the Democratic Republic of Congo's tumultuous history, focusing on the exploitation of its resources and the resistance of its people. Van Reybrouck combines historical analysis with personal stories, providing a vivid portrayal of the country's struggles and resilience. The book is acclaimed for its depth of research and narrative style, offering a comprehensive view of Congo's past and present.

Who wrote The Congo: Plunder and Resistance?

The Congo: Plunder and Resistance was written by David Van Reybrouck, from Democratic Republic of Congo. First published in 2014.

What awards has The Congo: Plunder and Resistance won?

The Congo: Plunder and Resistance has received the following recognition: Prix Médicis Essai 2012.

Is The Congo: Plunder and Resistance worth reading?

The Congo: Plunder and Resistance is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in exploitation, resistance, resource conflict.

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What category is The Congo: Plunder and Resistance?

The Congo: Plunder and Resistance is classified as History. Non-fiction works that document and interpret the past.

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The Congo: Plunder and Resistance originates from Democratic Republic of Congo's literary tradition. Explore more books from Democratic Republic of Congo on our country page.

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