European atrocity, African catastrophe : Leopold II, the Congo Free State and its aftermath / Martin Ewans.

Pt. 1. Antecedents: Belgium and Africa: Belgium, the Coburgs and the quest for colonies ; Europe and Africa -- part 2. Foundations: Cameron's journey across Africa ; The Brussels geographical conference ; Henry Morton Stanley ; The Comité d'Etudes du Haut-Congo ; Stanley and de Brazza -- part 3. Acquisition: The Anglo-Portuguese treaty ; The campaign for recognition ; The Berlin West Africa conference ; The creation of the free state -- part 4. Expansion: The early years; The drive to the Nile 1, the 'rescue' of Amin Pasha ; Katanga and the Arabs ;The drive to the Nile 2, Leopold's 'Fashoda' ; The domainal system ; The initial Belgian takeover bids -- part 6. Nemesis: The storm gathers ; E.D. Morel ; The casement report ; The losing battle ; The Belgian enquiry ; The end game -- part 7. Aftermath: Belgian colonialism ; Africa's legacy.