*Van Reybrouck, David: -David Van Reybrouckis an acclaimed playwright and the internationally best-selling author of Congo *, a finalist for the Cundill History Prize. He holds a doctorate from Leiden University and has taught at Bard College. He lives in Brussels, Belgium.

*Van Reybrouck, David: -David Van Reybrouckis an acclaimed playwright and the internationally best-selling author of Congo *, a finalist for the Cundill History Prize. He holds a doctorate from Leiden University and has taught at Bard College. He lives in Brussels, Belgium.