Roger Casement

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The biography explores the life of Roger Casement, detailing his journey from Ireland to his roles as a British consul in Africa and South America. It highlights his impactful reports on the exploitation of rubber gatherers, which sparked reforms in the Congo and Putumayo. Casement's later actions, including recruiting Irish POWs during World War I, led to his treason trial and execution, often viewed as a grave miscarriage of justice. The book also features significant excerpts from his controversial Black Diaries, shedding light on his personal struggles.