congo (democratic republic)

Nathan Price and his family move to the Belgian Congo in 1959, and the experiences they have while living in Africa affect each member of the family in a different way.

Mark Twain's 1905 pamphlet, in the form of a monologue, detailing atrocities committed under the Belgian King's personal ownership of the Congo.

Describes the landscape, climate, country and city life, schools, homes, and food ofthe Democratic Republic of Congo, a country in central Africa, and includes a glossary and fact list.

A military thriller based on the facts and legend surrounding Che Guevara's revolutionary activities in South America and Africa.

As Aimee, the daughter of a missionary in Zaire, gathers her friends for a party, the sky grows more and more threatening.

A photographic introduction to the Democratic Republic of Congo, providing information about the government, economy, people, geography, and culture of the country. Includes maps, a glossary, and related Web site addresses.

Presents a study of Barbara Kingsolver's "The Poisonwood Bible," the story of a family that moves to the Belgian Congo in 1959, and includes a short biography of the author, a summary of the novel's initial reception and modern-day status, and a list of discussion questions.

Gives a history of the Congo, discussing the days of its European occupation, the culture of its people, and its current status as the Democratic Republic of the Congo.