The King Incorporated: Leopold The Second And The Congo by Neal Ascherson
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The King Incorporated
The King Incorporated
Summary
It is the aim of this text to describe Leopold II without prejudice. The text presents many aspects of his life: as a most ruthless negotiator; as the cold father; and as the sensual ancient riding his tricycle at Vilefranche-sur-Mer to pedal round to the villa of a young mistress.
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About Neal Ascherson
Neal Ascherson was born in Edinburgh in 1932. Over a long career in journalism, he has written for the Observer (1960-90) and the Independent on Sunday (1990-8). He contributed scripts for the 1974 television documentary series World at War and the 1998 series The Cold War. More recently, he has been a regular contributor to the London Review of Books. His books include The Polish August, Black Sea and Stone Voices. He is the Honorary Professor at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
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GOR002226005
9781862072909
1862072906
The King Incorporated: Leopold The Second And The Congo by Neal Ascherson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Granta Books
19990713
320
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