Belgium and the Congo, 1885-1980, Hardback/Guy Vanthemsche

This book explains how and why Belgium, a small but influential European country, was changed through its colonial activities in the Congo, from the first expeditions in 1880 to the Mobutu regime in the 1980s. It yields a better understanding of the Congo's past and present, and explains how the imperial experience influenced Belgian politics, diplomacy, economic activity and culture. Publisher: Cambridge University Press Author(s): Guy Vanthemsche Illustration(s): 4 Tables, unspecified; 2 Line drawings, black and white Number of pages: 300 Publication date: 2012 Dimensions: 232 x 164 x 26 Cover type: Hardback