“These expeditions respond to an extraordinarily civilizing Christian idea: to abolish slavery in Africa, to dispel the darkness that still reigns in part of the world, to get to know the resources that seem gigantic, in short, pouring out the treasures of civilization, that's it. purpose of this modern crusade worthy of our era.” ExplorationCongoLeopold IiBelgiumCongo Free StateLeopold Ii Of BelgiumHenry Morton StanleyScramble For AfricaEuropean ExpansionLivingstone Author:Leopold II