The Congo-Océan railroad’s deadly history
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Is the Republic of Congo a Technical Wonder?
In the Republic of Congo today, there's a certain pride in the fact that it was constructed. I mean, the fact that they were able to build with really very, very few mechanical tools is quite an accomplishment. It is a kind of engineering marvel, though obviously one that was extraordinarily deadly. And as you alluded to, a lot of European countries at the moment are grappling with sense of imperial past.
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