Barricade

A novel about a crucial but little-known period in Congo’s short history. Granted its independence in 1960, it suddenly became the focus of Cold War politics as Russia and the USA competed to gain influence over its vast mineral resources.

Un roman despre o perioada cruciala, dar putin cunoscuta din scurta istorie a Congo-ului. Obtinuta independenta in 1960, a devenit brusc punctul central al politicii Razboiului Rece, deoarece Rusia si SUA se intreceau pentru a castiga influenta asupra vastelor sale resurse minerale.