King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa
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King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa

by Adam Hochschild

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An account of colonial exploitation in the Congo under King Leopold II and the reformers who sought to expose the resulting atrocities.

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King Leopold's Ghost examines the brutal regime established by King Leopold II in the Congo Free State during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

The book explores the exploitation of natural resources and the devastating impact on the Congolese population.

It also highlights the efforts of a small group of reformers who worked to expose the atrocities and bring an end to Leopold's rule.

Drawing on a range of historical sources, the narrative provides context for understanding the broader effects of European colonialism in Africa.

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