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Land of Tears: The Exploration and Exploitation of Equatorial Africa,New
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A prizewinning historian's epic account of the scramble to control equatorial AfricaIn just three decades at the end of the nineteenth century, the heart of Africa was utterly transformed. Virtually closed to outsiders for centuries, by the early 1900s the rainforest of the Congo River basin was one of the most brutally exploited places on earth. In Land of Tears, historian Robert Harms reconstructs the chaotic process by which this happened. Beginning in the 1870s, traders, explorers, and empire builders from Arabia, Europe, and America moved rapidly into the region, where they pioneered a deadly trade in ivory and rubber for Western markets and in enslaved labor for the Indian Ocean rim. Imperial conquest followed close behind.Ranging from remote African villages to European diplomatic meetings to Connecticut pianokey factories, Land of Tears reveals how equatorial Africa became fully, fatefully, and tragically enmeshed within our global world.
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- Q: What is 'Land of Tears' about? A: 'Land of Tears' by Robert Harms is an exploration of the historical events surrounding the scramble for control over equatorial Africa during the late 19th century, detailing the exploitation of its resources and people.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Land of Tears'? A: The author of 'Land of Tears' is Robert Harms, a prizewinning historian known for his works on African history.
- Q: When was 'Land of Tears' published? A: 'Land of Tears' was published on December 3, 2019.
- Q: What is the format of 'Land of Tears'? A: 'Land of Tears' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Land of Tears' have? A: 'Land of Tears' contains a total of 544 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Land of Tears' is available in new condition.
- Q: What category does 'Land of Tears' fall under? A: 'Land of Tears' is categorized under Black & African American literature.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of 'Land of Tears'? A: Yes, 'Land of Tears' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Land of Tears'? A: 'Land of Tears' explores themes of imperialism, exploitation, colonialism, and the impact of Western markets on equatorial Africa.
- Q: Can you provide a brief overview of the historical context in 'Land of Tears'? A: 'Land of Tears' discusses the chaotic events of the late 19th century when traders, explorers, and empire builders began exploiting the Congo River basin for ivory, rubber, and enslaved labor.