“King Leopold II desires a strong Belgium so that his wealth ceases to arouse envy among his neighbors; he also desires her to be strong, so that she can increase her heritage, float her flag on the seas, settle on distant beaches.” Leopold IiBelgiumLeopold Ii Of BelgiumBelgian ColonialismBelgian Colonial EmpireBelgian EmpireBelgian ImperialismBelgian ColoniesBelgian ColonyBelgian Emlpire Author:Alexis Henri Brialmont