King Leopold's Ghost

This book by Adam Hochschild explores the period from 1885 to 1908 when King Leopold II of Belgium exploited the Congo Free State, committing large-scale atrocities.

The narrative includes the lives of key figures such as Henry Morton Stanley, George Washington Williams, William Sheppard, and Edmund Morel, who played crucial roles in exposing and challenging Leopold’s regime.

The book also delves into the broader context of European colonialism and its lasting impacts, as well as the early media campaigns against humanitarian crises.

Hochschild’s work provides a nuanced view of colonial dynamics and the struggles of African voices during this era.