The Congo Slave State (1903)

Focusing on the brutal exploitation of the Congolese people during the colonial era, the book reveals the harsh realities of slavery and forced labor under King Leopold II of Belgium. Edmund Dene Morel, a journalist and activist, provides a detailed account of the violence and abuse inflicted upon the Congolese, while also critiquing the complicity of European companies and governments in this exploitation. This historical documentation played a crucial role in raising awareness and advocating for the end of colonial abuses in Africa, emphasizing the need for social justice.