Leopold II: Butcher of the CongoHe claimed he only had the best intentions for the Congo. But he lied. See how the Belgian king known as the rubber terror destroyed the lives of millions - and kept it a secret for nearly two decades. |
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The World of Leopold II | 8 |
COLONY FOR A KING | 18 |
SECRETS OF THE CONGO | 60 |
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