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King Leopold's Ghost
by Adam Hochschild
If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. It talked in depth about the people involved in the Congo during the time period and what led them to be associated with it.
Adam Hochschild did a really good job of writing frankly about the horrible things Leopold’s administration did and how they reasoned/justified their actions. He also made sure to heavily feature those who opposed Leopold as well as the Congolese people.
After reading this book, I definitely know a lot more about the Congo’s history, as well as how that history continues to affect the region to this day. If you’re a history buff and/or interested in learning more about the evils of colonization, this book is definitely for you!
Adam Hochschild did a really good job of writing frankly about the horrible things Leopold’s administration did and how they reasoned/justified their actions. He also made sure to heavily feature those who opposed Leopold as well as the Congolese people.
After reading this book, I definitely know a lot more about the Congo’s history, as well as how that history continues to affect the region to this day. If you’re a history buff and/or interested in learning more about the evils of colonization, this book is definitely for you!