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King Leopold's Ghost
by Adam Hochschild
A savage tale made more horrifying by its forgotten nature. King Leopold so savaged the Congo it stands among the greatest atrocities of the modern era. More than a product of its time it was designed by men and fed by greed and bigotry.
To my surprise, this is a tale, epic in nature, of the first real modern human rights movement. Names and schemes you've never heard of. Myths brushed aside, such as that of the "heroic" adventurer Stanley, who was anything but.
A thoroughly engaging and brutal story that at times left me raw.
To my surprise, this is a tale, epic in nature, of the first real modern human rights movement. Names and schemes you've never heard of. Myths brushed aside, such as that of the "heroic" adventurer Stanley, who was anything but.
A thoroughly engaging and brutal story that at times left me raw.