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540. Horror in the Congo: A Conspiracy Unmasked (Part 3)

The Rest Is History

CHAPTER

Imperialism and Conscience: The Case of Roger Casement

This chapter examines Britain's paradoxical role in the anti-slavery movement while its empire thrived on exploitation. It focuses on Roger Casement, an Irishman and British consul, who confronts the brutal realities of colonialism and the moral conflicts arising from his experiences in the Congo. Through Casement's testimony and activism, the chapter highlights the profound ethical dilemmas of imperialism and the efforts to generate public outrage against its inhumane practices.

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