Chapter
The Myth of Henry Morton Stanley
26:53 - 35:39 (08:46)
Europeans during the late 19th century had a vision of darkest Africa, and Stanley and his men were no exception. Tim Geel argues that Stanley has been unfairly treated by history, despite the fact that he was involved in killing people and waging war when local people wouldn't sell him things or allow him to barter.
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The podcast discusses how Stanley's expeditions involved killing people and waging wars for resources despite attempts to pay for food.
26:53 - 30:26 (03:33)
Summary
The podcast discusses how Stanley's expeditions involved killing people and waging wars for resources despite attempts to pay for food. The controversy surrounding Stanley's reputation is also mentioned, including his lies about how many people he killed.
ChapterThe Myth of Henry Morton Stanley
EpisodePart Two: Henry Morton Stanley: The Explorer Who Shot His Way Through Africa
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The legacy of Henry Morton Stanley, the explorer known for his "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"
30:26 - 31:22 (00:55)
Summary
The legacy of Henry Morton Stanley, the explorer known for his "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" encounter, is controversial due to his violent actions in Africa, including lynching people during his journeys.
ChapterThe Myth of Henry Morton Stanley
EpisodePart Two: Henry Morton Stanley: The Explorer Who Shot His Way Through Africa
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast episode discusses how Stanley played a significant role in the transition to new forms of imperialism and the development of language justifying violent imperialism in Africa.
31:22 - 34:12 (02:50)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses how Stanley played a significant role in the transition to new forms of imperialism and the development of language justifying violent imperialism in Africa.
ChapterThe Myth of Henry Morton Stanley
EpisodePart Two: Henry Morton Stanley: The Explorer Who Shot His Way Through Africa
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The myth of darkest Africa gained a hold on the minds of Europeans in the period between the publication of Stanley's "Through the Dark Continent" and Conrad's "Heart of Darkness."
34:12 - 35:39 (01:27)
Summary
The myth of darkest Africa gained a hold on the minds of Europeans in the period between the publication of Stanley's "Through the Dark Continent" and Conrad's "Heart of Darkness." Although Stanley did not create this myth, his writings helped to inspire white folks around the world to embrace the conquest of Africa by combining the symbolism of darkest Africa with an unyielding faith in European mastery over the entire continent.