Abstract
The exploitation of African Congo during colonial period is an
interesting case study. From 1885 to 1908, it remained in the
clutches of King Leopold II. During this period the Congo
remained a victim of exploitation which has far sighted political,
social and economic impacts. The Congo Free State was a large
state in Central Africa which was in personal custody of King
Leopold II. The socio-politico and economic study of the state
reflects the European behaviour and colonial policy, a point of
comparison with other colonial experiences. The analysis can be
used to show that the abolition of the slave trade did not
necessarily lead to a better experience for Africans at the hands
of Europeans. It could also be used to illustrate the problems of
our age. The social reformers, political leaders; literary writers
and the champion of human rights have their own approaches
and interpretations. Joseph Conrad is one of the writers who
observed the situation and presented them in fictional and
historical form in his books, Heart of Darkness, The Congo
Diary, Notes on Life and Letters and Personal Record. In this
paper a brief analysis is drawn about the colonialism and its
socio-political and psychological impact in the historical
perspectives.
Gulzar Ahmad , Muhamad Safeer Awan. (2017) Colonialism and its Socio-politico and Economic Impact: A Case study of the Colonized Congo , The Dialogue, Volume 12, Issue 3.
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