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Brazza in Congo: A Legacy and A Life presents a firstever consideration of the great African explorer by Africans themselves, focusing on the story of his visionary humanism. Pietro Paolo Savorgnan di Brazza rejected the racism of his age and embraced the African people with respect and equality, signing a treaty with Makoko Iloo I, of the ancient Bat??tribe, whose influence extended over 725,000 square miles.Richly illustrated with two hundred blackandwhite and color photographs, drawings, watercolors, and paintings, the book accompanies a major exhibition that opened in Rome, Italy, and will be in New York in February and March 2009.Editor Idanna Pucci is the author of The Trials of Maria Barbella, The Epic of Life: A Balinese Journey of the Soul, and Against All Odds: The Strange Destiny of a Balinese Prince. Educated at Columbia University, and a direct descendent of Brazza, Pucci has brought together Jean Leonard Touadi, MarieClaude Dupre, Como Kinata, Terence Ward, F?icien Challaye, Jean Pigozzi, Christian Campiche, and many more to tell the story of this great African man of action. She has led missions to East Timor and Burma for Open Society Institute and Soros Foundation, and her documentary film Evgenia of Patagonia won the Premio del Pubblico at Torino? CinDonne Festival in 2005.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Brazza in Congo: A Life and Legacy'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the life and legacy of the African explorer Pietro Paolo Savorgnan di Brazza, focusing on his humanistic approach and the respect he showed towards African cultures.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is edited by Idanna Pucci, who is also a direct descendant of Brazza.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can be found in this book? A: The book contains over two hundred black-and-white and color illustrations, including photographs, drawings, watercolors, and paintings.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Brazza in Congo: A Life and Legacy' have? A: This book has a total of 240 pages.
- Q: When was 'Brazza in Congo: A Life and Legacy' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2009.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Is this book part of any exhibition? A: Yes, the book accompanies a major exhibition that opened in Rome, Italy, and was scheduled to be in New York in February and March 2009.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: This book is intended for readers interested in history, particularly those who want to learn about African exploration and the contributions of Pietro Paolo Savorgnan di Brazza.
- Q: What contributions does Idanna Pucci make in this book? A: Idanna Pucci brings together various contributors to narrate the story of Brazza, highlighting his significant impact and legacy from an African perspective.