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D.R. Congo: The Darkness of the Heart
This book recounts from f a Congolese native perspective the 500-year history of the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1482 to present day. It examines the institutions, value and belief systems, customs and practices of the kingdom of the Congo, and establishes linkages between the cultural values, belief system and practices of modern day Congolese with those of their past. The book follows the journeys of the Congolese slaves to the Americas, documenting their early settlements in the New World. It highlights the struggle for power of the Congolese leaders and politicians since the ancient times, and discusses the poor record of economic management.
200 pages, Hardcover
First published May 19, 2010
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May 20, 2013
I only read about half of this book - the rest appears to be analysis on how to move forward. I enjoyed the section I read and have now moved on to read more books on the (so-far) tragic history of the Congo. The bonus of reading this book is that it is written by a native who speaks from experience, rather than secondary observation.
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