The story of the Congo Free State
The Story of the Congo Free State, published in 1905, is a defense of King Leopold II's rule over the Congo by Henry Wellington Wack, an American lawyer. Wack traces the exploration of central Africa, Stanley's expeditions, the founding of the Free State and the Berlin Conference, describes the rivers, railways and administration of the territory, and presents Leopold as a civilizing ruler. His preface openly attacks the British campaign against the regime as the work of a small clique of Liverpool merchants. The atrocities he dismisses have since been thoroughly documented, so the book is best read as a document of the propaganda battle around the Congo, including the text of the General Act of the Berlin Conference. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The story of the Congo Free State
The story of the Congo Free State by Henry Wellington Wack can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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The first chapter of The story of the Congo Free State is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The story of the Congo Free State in the public domain?
Yes. The story of the Congo Free State by Henry Wellington Wack is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The story of the Congo Free State?
About 13 h 28 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The story of the Congo Free State?
The story of the Congo Free State by Henry Wellington Wack is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
