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CZM Rewind: Part One: King Leopold II: The First Modern Bastard
Behind the Bastards
The Congo Free State and King Leopold II's Exploitation
This chapter examines the establishment of the Congo Free State under King Leopold II and his ruthless exploitation of its rubber resources. It delves into the brutal treatment of the Congolese people, the use of concentration camps, and the gruesome consequences of Leopold's policies. It also explores Leopold's deception of other countries and his personal life filled with tragedies and estrangement from his wife.
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