Crime of the Congo - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes · Jul 26, 2026 · 7h 24m

"Crime of the Congo" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle presents a harrowing examination of the atrocities committed in the Congo Free State during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through meticulous analysis and powerful witness testimonies, Doyle chronicles the brutalities sanctioned under King Leopold II's rule and the subsequent limited changes under Belgian governance. This non-fiction account not only sheds light on the violent exploitation of indigenous populations but also critiques the moral failings of missionaries, traders, and corporate representatives involved in the region.

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