The Crime of the Congo

This edition features Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s passionate call to awareness about the atrocities committed by King Leopold II of Belgium in the Congo Free State, alongside contemporary newspaper accounts and an introduction exploring the response to his efforts. The book offers a compelling and sobering look at one of history’s darkest episodes, highlighting the horrors faced by millions. It remains a powerful reminder of humanity’s capacity for cruelty and the importance of bearing witness.