King Leopold's Ghost
A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa
Adam Hochschild
This impactful book delves into the dark history and atrocities committed by King Leopold II of Belgium in the Congo. With incredible detail and moving accounts, author Adam Hochschild tells the story of those who fought against him, including Edmund Morel and Roger Casement, as well as the courageous black Americans George Washington Williams and William Sheppard. Through their struggles, this harrowing tale ultimately gave birth to the first human rights movement of the 20th century. King Leopold's Ghost is a must-read for anyone interested in the tragic history of the Congo and the struggle for human rights.
Publish Date
1999-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
1999-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1998
Goodreads Rating
4.16
ISBN
9780618001903
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2019-08-18T04:05:47.000Z
@rdhduke @moorehn Recommended reading: King Leopold’s Ghost, by Adam Hochschild. Came out maybe 20 years ago, but was a best-seller in its time, all about atrocities what was the colonized Belgian Congo. – source2020-12-12T11:39:34.000Z
@kenradical Probably the book I recommend the most (King Leopold's Ghost). – source