Questions About King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa

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Mary Non-fiction.
This is a non-fiction book about King Leopold (of Belgium) and his rule in the Congo.…moreNon-fiction.
This is a non-fiction book about King Leopold (of Belgium) and his rule in the Congo.(less)

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I am considering purchasing this book. There seem to be multiple editions sold online. What is the difference between them?

Madeline The book was originally published in 1998, and some of the editions are probably the original text. The version I have contains an introduction and af…moreThe book was originally published in 1998, and some of the editions are probably the original text. The version I have contains an introduction and afterword from 2018 that talk about developments since the first publication. I would suggest ordering the newer edition as the afterword was excellent(less)

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Is the text supported by photographs, maps, etc.?

Madeline Yes. I'm not sure if all editions are, but the 2019 edition contains several photo inserts…moreYes. I'm not sure if all editions are, but the 2019 edition contains several photo inserts(less)

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An incredible account of one of the greatest atrocities of all-time. The history of King Leopold's brutal reign of the Congo in the late 19th & early 20th century. You'll ask the question "how could something like that happen?"