Red Rubber: The Story of the Rubber Slave Trade on the Congo


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Morel explains the history and formation of the Congo Free State, owned by King Leopold II. However, Morel, a humanitarian, focuses on the atrocities commited in the Congo through the enslavement of the native population, leading to the deaths of as much as 50 percent of the population. Writing in the early 20th century, he argues Britain can and should stop these horrific human rights violations. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn (9 hr 7 min)

Chapters

Introduction by Sir Harry H. Johnston 23:17 Read by KevinS
Preface to Second Edition 14:39 Read by KevinS
Author's Preface 2:25 Read by KevinS
The History: From Behind the Veil 17:21 Read by Mickey Lee Rich
The History: What Britain Did 9:34 Read by KevinS
The History: The 'International African Association' 20:02 Read by Kirby Evers
The History: A Programme in Three Parts 41:11 Read by Kirby Evers
The Deeds: Part 1 37:25 Read by Kathrine Engan
The Deeds: Part 2 37:02 Read by Kathrine Engan
The Deeds: Part 3 34:05 Read by Kathrine Engan
Is There a Redeeming Feature?: The Arab and the Liquor Traffic 19:24 Read by Rita Boutros
Is There a Redeeming Feature?: Public Works and the Price Thereof 33:21 Read by Rita Boutros
Is There a Redeeming Feature?: Justice and the Friendly Critic: Part 1 32:06 Read by Rita Boutros
Is There a Redeeming Feature?: Justice and the Friendly Critic: Part 2 29:42 Read by TriciaG
The Beneficiaries: Part 1 35:52 Read by laurencetrask
The Beneficiaries: Part 2 22:47 Read by laurencetrask
The Duty: Thou! 8:47 Read by laurencetrask
The Duty: ‘Reforms’ 7:58 Read by Greta Buitkute
The Duty: The Position of Belgium 31:06 Read by jenno
The Duty: What Britain Can Do: Part 1 26:12 Read by Omarius
The Duty: What Britain Can Do: Part 2 29:21 Read by jenno
The Duty: What Britain Can Do: Part 3 33:38 Read by jenno