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Book Review of King Leopold's Ghost

King Leopold's Ghost
King Leopold's Ghost
Author: Adam Hochschild
Genre: History
Book Type: Paperback
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Really interesting account of early colonial Congo, shows what happens when the royals get too bored in the 19th century. My only disappointment is that the author gives short shrift to the time after King Leopold died, so the "Ghost" part is misleading.