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Lumumba
Book • 1969
Stuart Reid's 'Lumumba: The Plot to Kill the Congo's Most Important Leader' examines the events surrounding the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The book sheds light on the complex web of political and economic interests that contributed to Lumumba's downfall.
Reid uncovers the involvement of various international actors, including the United States and Belgium, in the plot to remove Lumumba from power.
The book highlights the Cold War dynamics that shaped the Congo crisis and the enduring legacy of colonialism in the region.
By piecing together declassified documents and historical accounts, Reid offers a compelling narrative of a pivotal moment in African history and the global power struggles that defined the 20th century.
The book sheds light on the complex web of political and economic interests that contributed to Lumumba's downfall.
Reid uncovers the involvement of various international actors, including the United States and Belgium, in the plot to remove Lumumba from power.
The book highlights the Cold War dynamics that shaped the Congo crisis and the enduring legacy of colonialism in the region.
By piecing together declassified documents and historical accounts, Reid offers a compelling narrative of a pivotal moment in African history and the global power struggles that defined the 20th century.
