Red Rubber Congos Rubber Slave Trade Unveiled

Edmund Dene Morel

In this riveting account, Morel unveils the dark history of the Congo Free State, a territory privately controlled by King Leopold II. He delves into the unspeakable atrocities committed through the enslavement of the native populace, leading to a death toll that reached half of the population. Penned in the early 20th century, Morel passionately argues for Britains involvement in halting these severe human rights violations. This summary is brought to you by Elsie Selwyn.

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In this riveting account, Morel unveils the dark history of the Congo Free State, a territory privately controlled by King Leopold II. He delves into the unspeakable atrocities committed through the enslavement of the native populace, leading to a death toll that reached half of the population. Penned in the early 20th century, Morel passionately argues for Britains involvement in halting these severe human rights violations. This summary is brought to you by Elsie Selwyn.