King Leopold's Ghost by Adam Hochschild

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. This audiobook summary of Adam Hochschild's award-winning "King Leopold's Ghost" exposes the haunting true story of greed, terror, and heroism in colonial Africa. Discover how to grasp the core insights in just 15 minutes. Go behind the philanthropic facade of Belgium's King Leopold II to uncover the brutal reality of his private colony, the Congo Free State. This audio distills the essential lessons from the original book, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. Learn how the insatiable global demand for rubber in the late 19th century led to a horrific system of forced labor that resulted in the deaths of millions of Congolese. The summary reveals the shocking methods used to enforce rubber quotas, including hostage-taking, torture, and the severing of hands, and introduces the courageous individuals who fought to expose these crimes. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to reinforce what matters most. From the obsessive ambition of a king to the moral awakening of a shipping clerk and a British consul, this powerful narrative uncovers a forgotten holocaust. This version delivers all the powerful lessons you need to understand the dark legacy of colonialism and the extraordinary capacity of individuals to fight for justice. Duration - 17m. Author - Legacy Audiobooks. Narrator - Digital Voice Roger E. Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Pendleton Row Publishing LLC ©.

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English