02669cam a22003373u 4500 70280 UtSlPG 20260610134626.0 m cr n 260607r20231905utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05006024 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DT Wack, Henry Wellington, 1869-1954 The story of the Congo Free State Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-03-13 Bob Taylor, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Story of the Congo Free State: Social, Political, and Economic Aspects of the Belgian System of Government in Central Africa" by Henry Wellington Wack is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate founding and operations of the Congo Free State, highlighting the perceived humanitarian motives behind King Leopold II's governance while addressing the ensuing controversies and criticisms. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the socio-political dynamics during this period of colonization. The opening of the book introduces Wack's motivations for writing, stating his aim to present a balanced and factual account of the Congo Free State amidst growing criticism of King Leopold II's regime. Wack recounts his observations of an organized campaign against the Congo government during his time in the UK and the United States, feeling an obligation to counter the negative narratives about the state. He describes gaining access to archival documents from King Leopold's administration to ensure the authenticity of his account, aiming to clarify the benevolent intentions attributed to the establishment of the Congo Free State. This introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the complexities surrounding the administration of the area, tangled in both altruistic ambition and imperialistic pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1905 Belgium -- Colonies -- Africa -- Administration Congo (Democratic Republic) -- History -- To 1908 https://archive.org/details/storyofcongofree00wack_0 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70280 111006 111006