Edmund Dene Morel
Red Rubber Congos Rubber Slave Trade Unveiled
- No. of episodes
- 22
- Latest episode
- 2025-06-10
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In this riveting account, Morel unveils the dark history of the Congo Free State, a territory privately controlled by King Leopold II. He delves into the unspeakable atrocities committed through the enslavement of the native populace, leading to a death toll that reached half of the population. Penned in the early 20th century, Morel passionately argues for Britains involvement in halting these severe human rights violations. This summary is brought to you by Elsie Selwyn.