num_pages: 310
description: 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.
language: English
title: The King Incorporated: Leopold the Second and the Congo
titlecomplete: The King Incorporated: Leopold the Second and the Congo
characters: Leopold II of Belgium
genres: Belgium, History, Africa
ratings_count: 25
places: Congo Free State, Belgian Congo
publisher: Granta Books