Description
Book Synopsis: “An enthralling story . . . A work of history that reads like a novel.” — Christian Science Monitor “As Hochschild’s brilliant book demonstrates, the great Congo scandal prefigured our own times . . . This book must be read and reread.” — Los Angeles Times Book Review
In the late nineteenth century, as the European powers were carving up Africa, King Leopold II of Belgium carried out a brutal plundering of the territory surrounding the Congo River. Ultimately slashing the area’s population by ten million, he still managed to shrewdly cultivate his reputation as a great humanitarian. A tale far richer than any novelist could invent, King Leopold’s Ghost is the horrifying account of a megalomaniac of monstrous proportions. It is also the deeply moving portrait of those who defied Leopold: African rebel leaders who fought against hopeless odds and a brave handful of missionaries, travelers, and young idealists who went to Africa for work or adventure but unexpectedly found themselves witnesses to a holocaust and participants in the twentieth century’s first great human rights movement.
A National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist A New York Times Notable Book
Details
Discover the gripping and eye-opening tale of King Leopold II's reign in Africa with King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa. This enthralling historical account brings to life the horrifying true story of a megalomaniac who plundered the Congo River territory, decimating its population by ten million.
Written with meticulous research and a narrative style that reads like a fast-paced novel, King Leopold's Ghost sheds light on one of history's greatest scandals. Unveiling the shocking brutality of King Leopold II of Belgium, the book exposes his calculated tactics as he cunningly masqueraded as a humanitarian while inflicting unfathomable suffering on the Congolese people.
Not just a history book, King Leopold's Ghost delves into the deeply moving stories of African rebel leaders who resisted against the odds and a courageous group of missionaries, travelers, and idealists who unexpectedly became witnesses to a human rights catastrophe. This book will captivate both history enthusiasts and those seeking an inspiring tale of resilience and heroism.
Named as a National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist and praised by prominent publications such as the Los Angeles Times Book Review, King Leopold's Ghost is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the impact of colonialism in Africa and the struggle for justice.
Immerse yourself in this captivating narrative by getting your copy of King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa today. Uncover the truth, gain historical insights, and embark on an unforgettable journey. Start reading now!
Discover More Best Sellers in Europe
Shop Europe
The Wars of the Roses: The Fall of the Plantagenets and the Rise of the Tudors
$4.99
Europe - The Wars of the Roses: The Fall of the Plantagenets and the Rise of the Tudors
Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings
$14.99
Europe - Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany
$30.41
Europe - The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany
Hitler's Willing Executioners: Ordinary Germans and the Holocaust
$16.43
Europe - Hitler's Willing Executioners: Ordinary Germans and the Holocaust
White Devil: A True Story of War, Savagery, and Vengeance in Colonial America
$2.99
Europe - White Devil: A True Story of War, Savagery, and Vengeance in Colonial America
