Historical person
Leopold II of Belgium
1835–1909
Leopold II was King of the Belgians and the personal ruler of the Congo Free State.
Leopold used exploration, international associations and diplomatic recognition to secure a vast central African territory as his personal possession. The forced-labour system established there caused mass death and became one of the most notorious abuses of the Scramble for Africa. Thomas Pakenham’s histories place this figure within the political and military events covered by the relevant book.
Non Fiction
Non Fiction featuring Leopold II of Belgium (1 book)
Biographies, histories and other non-fiction are listed separately from the historical novels above.