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The process of decolonization, the development of the nationalist movement, and the salient aspects of the emerging post-independence policy in the Congo since 1954 are studied. Special emphasis is given to the forces set loose by the Leopoldville explosion.

Originally published in 1965.

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  1. Cover
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  1. Title Page, Copyright
  2. pp. i-iv
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  1. Acknowledgments
  2. pp. v-viii
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  1. Contents
  2. p. ix
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  1. List of Tables
  2. pp. x-xi
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  1. List of Maps
  2. pp. xii-xiv
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  1. I. Introduction
  2. pp. 3-9
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  1. II. Behemoth: A Brief Portrait
  2. pp. 10-32
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  1. III. Decolonization: The Belgian Vision
  2. pp. 33-58
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  1. IV. Paternalism
  2. pp. 59-72
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  1. V. Desegregating Colonial Society
  2. pp. 73-105
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  1. VI. From the Ground Up: The Communes
  2. pp. 106-139
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  1. VII. Disintegration of the System
  2. pp. 140-161
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  1. VIII. A Structure for Independence
  2. pp. 162-183
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  1. IX. Elites: Chiefs, Clerks and Traders
  2. pp. 184-203
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  1. X. The Mass: Workers and Peasants
  2. pp. 204-231
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  1. XI. The Politics of Ethnicity
  2. pp. 232-272
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  1. XII. The Rise of Nationalism: From Primary Resistance to Political Parties
  2. pp. 273-306
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  1. XIII. A Profile of Independence: 1960-1963
  2. pp. 307-357
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  1. XIV. The Political Sector: Parliament, Parties and Politicians
  2. pp. 358-397
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  1. XV. The Administration and Judiciary: Resurgent Bureaucracy
  2. pp. 398-437
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  1. XVI. The Politics of Force: Army and Police
  2. pp. 438-474
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  1. XVII. Federalism: The Quest for a Constitution
  2. pp. 475-532
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  1. XVIII. Fragmentation: The New Provinces
  2. pp. 533-571
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  1. XIX. Conclusions
  2. pp. 572-581
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  1. XX. Epilogue
  2. pp. 582-601
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  1. Appendix: Note on Methodological Assumptions
  2. pp. 602-608
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  1. Bibliography
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  1. Index
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