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The novel King Leopold’s Ghost depicts the horrors that took place inside Belgian Congo. ... I believe that despite the actions of many leaders of his time, King Leopold should be tried for crimes against humanity. ... Some were beaten or whipped to death for failing to meet the rigid production quotas for ivory and rubber harvests, imposed by Leopolds henchmen. ... Driven by his own greed and desire to attain a higher status, Leopold was less concerned with being a good king, and more concerned with his own obsession with power and wealth. ... This is why, despite the context of the times in which he ruled, King Leopold should be tried for crimes against humanity.
Approximate Word count = 492 Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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