Book Summary

King Leopold’s Ghost by Adam Hochschild is a gripping narrative that unveils the brutal exploitation and atrocities committed in the Congo Free State under the rule of King Leopold II of Belgium in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hochschild meticulously documents how Leopold II’s insatiable greed for wealth and power led to the exploitation and deaths of millions of Congolese people. The book also highlights the efforts of human rights activists who worked tirelessly to expose and put an end to these horrors, showcasing a powerful story of courage and resistance against colonial exploitation.