GenZhou · 2 years ago

good reads on african history?

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good reads on african history?

GenZhou · 2 years ago

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i’d like to know more about post ww2 africa, have you guys read anything good to recommend? i’m especially intrested in congo but any reading is welcome really. thanks in advance

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The Ghost of Leopold is about what the Belgians did in the Congos and surrounding regions. It’s more focused on political scheming and individual characters, but it does delve a bit into the various struggles of the Congolese people.

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