In the late nineteenth century, King Leopold II of Belgium orchestrated a brutal plundering of the Congo, slashing the population by ten million while maintaining a facade of humanitarianism. "King Leopold's Ghost" chronicles this dark chapter in African history, highlighting the heroes who defied him: African rebels and courageous individuals who witnessed and fought against the atrocities. This gripping narrative unveils a forgotten holocaust and the birth of the twentieth century's first human rights movement.
King Leopold’s Ghost
"If you enjoy gripping narrative history that reads like a novel, are interested in forgotten chapters of the past, and appreciate stories of individuals who defy monstrous rulers to fight for human rights, you would find this book captivating."
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