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Africa. The Congo. View of Leopoldville, April, 1882
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Africa. The Congo. View of Leopoldville, April, 1882
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. View of Leopoldville, April, 1882. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca.1890. Spain
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1882 Bank Belgian Capital Colonialism Commerce Commercial Congo Continent Democratic Exploration Free Geography Kinshasa Leopold Leopoldville Morton Navigation Overview Panorama Panoramic Reign Riverside Roof Roofs Shore Stanley Thatched Vegetation Zaire Sub Saharan
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This engraving depicts a breathtaking view of Leopoldville, the capital city of the Congo Free State in Central Africa, as it appeared in April 1882. The image, taken from the banks of the Congo River, offers a panoramic overview of the city's commercial center, with European boats anchored at the port and a small town nestled along the riverside. The city, which is now known as Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was a significant hub of colonial activity during the late 19th century. At the time, the Congo was ruled by King Leopold II of Belgium, who established the Congo Free State in 1885 with the goal of exploiting the region's natural resources, primarily rubber and ivory. The city of Leopoldville served as the administrative center of this colonial endeavor, and was a bustling hub of commerce and trade. The image reveals the diverse landscape of the region, with lush vegetation and thatched roofs contrasting against the European boats and colonial architecture. The Congo River, a major geographical feature of Sub-Saharan Africa, is prominently featured in the image, highlighting the importance of navigation and water transportation in the region. This engraving is taken from the book "El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados" (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), edited in Barcelona around 1890. The book, which was likely produced in Spain, offers a contemporary account of the European exploration and colonization of the Congo during the age of imperialism.
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