King Leopold's Ghost
King Leopold's Ghost
The Brutal Reality of Greed, Violence, and Courage in Africa Under Colonial Rule
About This Book
Published in 1998, King Leopold's Ghost exposes the harrowing reality of Leopold II, Belgium's monarch, who transformed a massive African territory—one-thirteenth of the continent—into his private domain. Behind a facade of humanitarian concern, Leopold orchestrated the enslavement of countless Africans, compelling them to extract ivory and rubber under brutal conditions. His reign resulted in approximately ten million African deaths during his time as King-Sovereign of the Congo.
Who Should Read This?
- People confronting the brutal truths of colonial history
- Readers drawn to overlooked historical narratives
- Students and researchers of African history
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