After 1869, the desire for territorial expansion, which he had cherished throughout his youth, became his one and only ambition, even his obsession. (Leopold II of Belgium)

After 1869, the desire for territorial expansion, which he had cherished throughout his youth, became his one and only ambition, even his obsession.

Leopold II of Belgium

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