Publisher's Synopsis
""King Leopold's Soliloquy: A Defense Of His Congo Rule"" is a book written by Mark Twain in 1905. The book is a satirical critique of King Leopold II of Belgium's brutal colonial rule in the Congo Free State during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is written in the form of a soliloquy, with King Leopold II defending his actions and justifying his rule in the Congo. Twain uses humor and irony to expose the atrocities committed by Leopold's regime, including forced labor, mutilation, and genocide of the Congolese people. The book also highlights the complicity of European powers and the United States in supporting Leopold's reign of terror. ""King Leopold's Soliloquy"" is a powerful critique of imperialism and a call for justice for the victims of colonialism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
