9798292570950 - congo's betrayal: the cold war conspiracy that destroyed africa's richest nation von ross, kyle (7 Ergebnisse)
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Sixty-five years after the first shots were fired, the Congo Crisis remains one of Africa's most tragic and consequential conflicts. When Patrice Lumumba delivered his defiant independence speech on June 30, 1960, his words would seal his fate and transform the newly independent Congo into a C…old War killing field.This meticulously researched account reveals how a charismatic leader's assassination sent shockwaves across Africa and fundamentally altered the trajectory of African independence. Within months of celebrating freedom from Belgian colonial rule, the Congo descended into chaos as distant superpowers turned the nation into their proxy battleground.Drawing from declassified documents and firsthand accounts, this book exposes the devastating human cost of superpower rivalry in the developing world. The story unfolds through multiple perspectives - from Lumumba's inner circle to CIA operatives, from UN peacekeepers to ordinary Congolese citizens caught in the crossfire.What you'll discover: The true circumstances behind Lumumba's assassination and its international implicationsHow the Katanga secession became a symbol of Western economic interests versus African sovereigntyThe role of the United Nations in one of its most controversial peacekeeping missionsHow the crisis established patterns of international intervention that persist todayThe lasting impact on African liberation movements and the Non-Aligned MovementThis gripping narrative demonstrates why the Congo Crisis stands as a watershed moment that shaped modern Africa and created a legacy of mistrust between the Global South and Western powers. More than a historical account, it's a cautionary tale about the price of Cold War politics and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable tragedy.Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand modern African history, Cold War dynamics, and the ongoing struggle for genuine independence in the post-colonial world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Sixty-five years after the first shots were fired, the Congo Crisis remains one of Africa's most tragic and consequential conflicts. When Patrice Lumumba delivered his defiant independence speech on June 30, 1960, his words would seal his fate and transform the newly independent Congo into a C…old War killing field.This meticulously researched account reveals how a charismatic leader's assassination sent shockwaves across Africa and fundamentally altered the trajectory of African independence. Within months of celebrating freedom from Belgian colonial rule, the Congo descended into chaos as distant superpowers turned the nation into their proxy battleground.Drawing from declassified documents and firsthand accounts, this book exposes the devastating human cost of superpower rivalry in the developing world. The story unfolds through multiple perspectives - from Lumumba's inner circle to CIA operatives, from UN peacekeepers to ordinary Congolese citizens caught in the crossfire.What you'll discover: The true circumstances behind Lumumba's assassination and its international implicationsHow the Katanga secession became a symbol of Western economic interests versus African sovereigntyThe role of the United Nations in one of its most controversial peacekeeping missionsHow the crisis established patterns of international intervention that persist todayThe lasting impact on African liberation movements and the Non-Aligned MovementThis gripping narrative demonstrates why the Congo Crisis stands as a watershed moment that shaped modern Africa and created a legacy of mistrust between the Global South and Western powers. More than a historical account, it's a cautionary tale about the price of Cold War politics and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable tragedy.Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand modern African history, Cold War dynamics, and the ongoing struggle for genuine independence in the post-colonial world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
