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"Exterminate All the Brutes" is a scholarly study of European racism in Africa over the past two hundred years. Written as a travel diary and historical examination, the book follows Lindqvist’s observations from various African journeys while contextualizing the historiography of colonial settlers, explorers, theologians, politicians and scholars. Drawing parallels with literary works such as Conrad’s *Heart of Darkness*, Lindqvist argues that the extreme racism which culminated in twentieth‑century atrocities, including the Holocaust, has its origins in European colonial policy. The book offers insights from an artist and biographer to examine how colonial attitudes shaped racial ideologies and how they continue to influence contemporary discussions on racism.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: Lindqvist, Sven
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