The humanitarian Action of Leopold II in Congo Free State. The Antislavery-Conference of Brussels (1889-1890)
Already from the time he was a crown prince Leopold II dreamt of acquiring a colony. He firmly believed in the economic importance for the motherland of overseas territories. However, when he appeared on the African scene he presented himself as a champion of the struggle against slave trade. This d...
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| Language: | English |
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Gents Afrika Platform, Afrika Brug
1988-02-01
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| Series: | Afrika Focus |
| Online Access: | https://ojs.ugent.be/AF/article/view/6489 |