The Violence of Empire: The Tragedy of the Congo-Ocean Railroad

Author: J. P. Daughton Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 0 The gruesome history of the Congo-Ocean Railway, a forgotten chapter in the story of colonial Africa. In September 1927, a 30-year-old man was taken from his village in the French colony of Equatorial Africa. Malemale's experiences in the following months were not unlike tens of thousands of other Africans 'recruited' for work far to the south on a massive railroad project. Colonial officials were meant to guarantee Malemale's safety, providing...Read more