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King Leopold's Soliloquy: A Defense of His Congo Rule

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"King Leopold's Soliloquy: A Defense of his Congo Rule" by Mark Twain offers a searing indictment of colonialism in the Congo Free State under the reign of King Leopold II. This powerful political satire, penned by one of America's most celebrated authors, presents a chilling "defense" of Leopold's actions in the Congo, exposing the brutal realities of exploitation and human rights abuses that characterized the era.

Through the voice of Leopold himself, Twain masterfully unveils the hypocri...