A sweeping, humane history of the DRC—from pre-colonial to present—with voices you rarely hear.
Long, yes; also the best context you can carry into fieldwork and storytelling.
Makes every policy hot-take feel under-informed (because it is).
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Congo: The Epic History of a People
By: David Van Reybrouck - Read: March 14, 2025 - Rating: 9/10