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    King Leopold II of Belgium exploited the Congo Free State in the late 19th century for rubber and ivory. Though he never visited, his greed for wealth and power had devastating impacts, including forced labor quotas and amputations for not meeting goals. Nearly 10 million Congolese were killed under his regime through murder, disease, and starvation. The book reveals the secrets of Congo's horrific past and present challenges that can be traced back to Leopold's influence, changing their culture and lives forever.

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    King Leopold II of Belgium exploited the Congo Free State in the late 19th century for rubber and ivory. Though he never visited, his greed for wealth and power had devastating impacts, including forced labor quotas and amputations for not meeting goals. Nearly 10 million Congolese were killed under his regime through murder, disease, and starvation. The book reveals the secrets of Congo's horrific past and present challenges that can be traced back to Leopold's influence, changing their culture and lives forever.

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    the unseen colony

    King Leopold II:


    How could a man who didnt even step foot in the
    colony have left that much influence on their lives,
    King Crazy good book man,
    left me in tears nearly
    -Dwayne “The Rock”
    still to this day? This is a question left by numerous
    people. The horrendous and disgraceful acts left
    behind by King Leopold II still have an impact
    Leopold II: Johnson

    Great reads. Most


    interesting book I've
    seen in years
    centuries later. His greed for wealth and power drove
    him to become a cruel and merciless man, while all
    hiding behind his men whom did his dirty work for
    the unseen
    -Adam Sandler
    him. Lives were not valued and hands were often
    chopped off. The living conditions in Congo were not colony
    one someone would willingly live in. Cultures began
    Inspiring me to write a
    to be demolished by King Leopold II reign and these
    new album dedicated to
    cultures were then forced to join in on the horrific King Leopold's II
    labour Leopold wanted them to complete. Work disgraceful behavior
    quotas were high and death rates in the colony -Kanye West
    skyrocketed. Eventually, King Leopold was exposed,
    and forced to sign the colony away. Nearly 10 million This book is on the devastating
    people were killed under King Leopold II leadership. past and present of the
    This has changed Congos lives forever. The lasting Democratic Republic of Congo. It
    impacts of a man who never even stepped foot on reveals the truth of their reality
    the colony are quite devastating. Still to this day and the events leading up to
    forced labour is used. A question left by many, how these conditions. It's a
    heartbreaking and disappointing
    Favourite book from my can one of the most potential wealthiest countries be Only read this book if you
    book that will absolutely change
    favourite author. Read it. one of the poorest? This book reveals the secrets of your outlook on life. want your view on life
    -Eminem the past and present of Congo. Without a footprint changed around
    left on the country by himself he has changed their -Jennifer Lawrence
    KAYLA MASK
    way of life.

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