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King Leopold's ghost: a story of greed, terror, and heroism in Colonial Africa

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Hochschild, Adam
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Chronicles the life of King Leopold II of Belgium and discusses how he plundered the Congo, how his people tried to overthrow him, and other related topics.
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Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Politics and government
Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Politics and government -- 1885-1908
Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Race relations -- History -- 19th century
Congo (Democratic Republic) -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century
Forced labor
Forced labor -- Congo (Democratic Republic) -- History -- 19th century
Forced labor -- Congo (Democratic Republic) -- History -- 20th century
History
Human rights movements
Human rights movements -- History -- 19th century
Human rights movements -- History -- 20th century
Indigenous peoples
Indigenous peoples -- Congo (Democratic Republic) -- History -- 19th century
Indigenous peoples -- Congo (Democratic Republic) -- History -- 20th century
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Politics and government
Race relations
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Kingsolver, Barbarawriter of foreword
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King Leopold's ghost : a story of greed, terror, and heroism in Colonial Africa
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King Leopold's Ghost A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa
King Leopold's ghost : a story of greed, terror, and heroism in Colonial Africa / Adam Hochschild
King Leopold's ghost : a story of greed, terror, and heroism in colonial Africa / Adam Hochschild; foreword by Barbara Kingsolver
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Human rights movements
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