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In the Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz: Living on the Brink of Disaster in Mobutu's Congo
by Michela Wrong
Description: In the Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz examines Mobutu Sese Seko's rule over Congo, detailing his political strategies, economic exploitation, and the social conditions under his authoritarian regime during decades of turmoil
ISBN: 0060934433
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gricardo99 · 2021-11-09 · Original thread
The book "In the footsteps of Mr. Kurtz" [1], is a fascinating account of the post-colonial Congo region, which comes up several times in the OP article.

1 - https://www.amazon.com/Footsteps-Mr-Kurtz-Disaster-Mobutus/d...