In the Forest of No Joy: The Congo-Océan Railroad and the Tragedy of French Colonialism

The Congo-Océan railroad is an epic story of human costs and contradictions of modern empire, capturing in vivid detail the experiences of those who toiled on this deadly construction project.

Drawing on exhaustive research in French and Congolese archives, J.P.

Daughton reveals the moral relationship between modern industrialized empires and global humanitarian impulses.

This book forces a reassessment of the consequences of colonialism and the impact on the lives of people outside of Europe.

The Congo-Océan railroad stands as one of the deadliest construction projects in history, with at least 20,000 deaths resulting from disease, malnutrition, and physical abuse.

Don't miss out on this powerful and thought-provoking read that will leave you questioning the true cost of progress.