King Leopold's Soliloquy

King Leopold�������s Soliloquy: A Defense Of His Congo Rule is a book written by the renowned American author, Mark Twain. The book is a satirical work that presents a fictional monologue by King Leopold II of Belgium, in which he defends his rule over the Congo Free State. The book was published in 1905, at a time when the atrocities committed by Leopold's regime in the Congo were coming to light.In the book, Twain uses the character of King Leopold to satirize the hypocrisy and greed of European colonialism. The king defends his rule by arguing that he is bringing civilization and progress to the Congo, while at the same time admitting to the brutal treatment of the Congolese people and the exploitation of the country's natural resources.Throughout the book, Twain's language is biting and sarcastic, as he exposes the absurdity of Leopold's arguments and the brutality of his regime. The book is a scathing critique of European colonialism and a call for justice for the people of the Congo.Overall, King Leopold�������s Soliloquy: A Defense Of His Congo Rule is a powerful work of satire that exposes the dark realities of colonialism and the devastating impact it had on 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.