Congo: - Een Geschiedenis

The era of Belgian Colonialism and the eventual sudden decolonization.

Van Reybrouck conducted hundreds of interviews with Congolese people, ranging from child soldiers and female smugglers to centenarians who lived through the transition from colonial rule to independence.

The book won numerous prestigious awards, including the J. Greshoff Prize (2010) and the AKO Literature Prize (2010). Congo: een geschiedenis

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

By late 2012, the Dutch version alone had sold over 300,000 copies . The era of Belgian Colonialism and the eventual

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

New and used copies of "Congo: een geschiedenis" are frequently listed on Amazon and eBay . Greshoff Prize (2010) and the AKO Literature Prize (2010)

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