I found the reading to be very interesting. The different perceptions, while limited, were insightful and helped shed a light on the what was happening. I also thought it was very interesting to hear what the Africans thought of the Europeans, and how Africans had once been described. As for John Rowlands, better known as Henry Morton Stanley, I thought it was kind of weird that he embellished his stories so much. I understand that he was trying to impress people and separate himself from his childhood, I thought it was a little weird that he changed his name so many times and that he embellished his stories so much that they became rather far-fetched. However, I also thought it was interesting that he considered Africa his place to seek solace.
Why do you think the Europeans felt it necessary to take people from the Congo?
What are some similarities and differences in the ways that the slave trade is viewed? What did the ManiKongo think? King Joao III?
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