King Leopold's Soliloquy

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 colonization and exploitation of the Congo Free State. The book is written in the form of a fictional soliloquy by King Leopold, in which he defends his actions and justifies his rule over the Congo. Through the use of humor and irony, Twain exposes the atrocities committed by Leopold and his agents, including forced labor, mutilation, and genocide, and highlights the hypocrisy of European powers in their treatment of African nations. The book also critiques the complicity of Western media and the church in perpetuating the myth of Leopold's benevolent rule in the Congo.Overall, King Leopold's Soliloquy is a scathing indictment of European imperialism and a call for justice and accountability for the crimes committed against the people of the Congo.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.