King Leopold II of Belgium: History of the unexplored territory surrounding the Congo River - Softcover

Ritcher, Manfred

 
9798344327396: King Leopold II of Belgium: History of the unexplored territory surrounding the Congo River
Softcover
ISBN 13: 9798344327396
Verlag: Independently published, 2024

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King Leopold II of Belgium, Conqueror of the Congo's Untamed Heart

Enter the untold saga of one of history's most cruel rulers and his unwavering pursuit of money and power in Africa. King Leopold II of Belgium: History of the Unexplored Territory Surrounding the Congo River reveals the dark, agonizing journey that converted an unknown territory into a personal kingdom of exploitation. Discover how Leopold's fascination with the Congo resulted in unimaginable horrors, forced labour, and the exploitation of its natural resources—all while masking his avarice with humanitarianism.

This riveting story delves deeply into the Berlin Conference, the foundation of the Congo Free State, and the horrific reality that destroyed millions of Congolese lives. This book is ideal for history buffs, human rights campaigners, and anybody looking for the shocking truth about the Congo's colonial past. It questions everything you thought you knew about the European empire.

Discover the Congo's secret history under Leopold's iron fist a time when ambition and morality clashed, changing the fate of a whole continent.

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Verlag
Independently published
Erscheinungsdatum
2024
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 13 
9798344327396
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
49
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