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The Chaos of Independence: The 1960 Congolese Crisis

Par : Albert Howe
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  • FormatePub
  • ISBN8231027163
  • EAN9798231027163
  • Date de parution05/08/2025
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  • Infos supplémentairesepub
  • ÉditeurWalzone Press

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The Chaos of Independence: The 1960 Congolese Crisis is a gripping, meticulously researched account of one of the most dramatic and consequential episodes in African history-the turbulent birth of the Democratic Republic of Congo. On June 30, 1960, the world watched as Congo declared independence from Belgium, igniting hopes for a new era of freedom and unity. But beneath the euphoria lurked a nation divided by ethnic tensions, political rivalries, and colonial legacies, soon spiraling into chaos.
This book chronicles the rapid unraveling of Congo's fragile state, from the mutiny of the Force Publique to the violent secessions of Katanga and South Kasai. It delves deep into the rise and tragic fall of Patrice Lumumba, the charismatic nationalist leader whose vision of unity threatened entrenched powers at home and abroad. Through vivid narrative and incisive analysis, it explores Belgium's controversial military intervention, the pioneering yet imperfect United Nations peacekeeping mission, and the ruthless Cold War machinations that turned Congo into a battleground for superpowers.
Blending political intrigue, military drama, and human stories, The Chaos of Independence illuminates the profound consequences of decolonization left unfinished and the enduring struggle for sovereignty in a world shaped by global rivalry. For readers fascinated by African history, Cold War politics, or the complexities of nation-building, this is a powerful, authoritative chronicle of a crisis that echoes through time-and a cautionary tale of how independence can swiftly descend into fragmentation and conflict.
The Chaos of Independence: The 1960 Congolese Crisis is a gripping, meticulously researched account of one of the most dramatic and consequential episodes in African history-the turbulent birth of the Democratic Republic of Congo. On June 30, 1960, the world watched as Congo declared independence from Belgium, igniting hopes for a new era of freedom and unity. But beneath the euphoria lurked a nation divided by ethnic tensions, political rivalries, and colonial legacies, soon spiraling into chaos.
This book chronicles the rapid unraveling of Congo's fragile state, from the mutiny of the Force Publique to the violent secessions of Katanga and South Kasai. It delves deep into the rise and tragic fall of Patrice Lumumba, the charismatic nationalist leader whose vision of unity threatened entrenched powers at home and abroad. Through vivid narrative and incisive analysis, it explores Belgium's controversial military intervention, the pioneering yet imperfect United Nations peacekeeping mission, and the ruthless Cold War machinations that turned Congo into a battleground for superpowers.
Blending political intrigue, military drama, and human stories, The Chaos of Independence illuminates the profound consequences of decolonization left unfinished and the enduring struggle for sovereignty in a world shaped by global rivalry. For readers fascinated by African history, Cold War politics, or the complexities of nation-building, this is a powerful, authoritative chronicle of a crisis that echoes through time-and a cautionary tale of how independence can swiftly descend into fragmentation and conflict.