King Leopold II of Belgium in the Congo: A Tale of Brutality and Exploitation As detailed by American writer Adam Hochschild, Leopold’s actions in the Congo were marked by severe brutality and greed, as he carved out a vast territory for himself on the banks of the River Congo, now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Under the guise of philanthropy and humanitarianism, Leopold orchestrated one of the most devastating and overlooked genocides in African history. As the sole owner of this vast African territory, Leopold II oversaw a reign of terror that led to the suffering and death of millions of Congolese people. Read more: https://iulianbondari.medium.com/king-leopold-ii-of-belgium-in-the-congo-a-tale-of-brutality-and-exploitation-e731bf9aa51f