The Crime of the Congo by Arthur Conan Doyle is an essay that exposes the atrocities committed by the Belgian government in the Congo Free State.
Key Aspects of the Book "The Crime of the Congo”:
- Offers a vivid and harrowing account of the human rights abuses in the Congo
- Provides a powerful critique of imperialism and colonialism
- Features Conan Doyle's characteristic eloquence and passion for social justice
Arthur Conan Doyle was a Scottish author and physician who is best known for his creation of the detective Sherlock Holmes. "The Crime of the Congo" is one of his lesser-known works but remains an important contribution to the history of colonialism.