Nardo, Don. The Rwandan Genocide.

Nardo, Don.    The Rwandan Genocide.      

Cengage (Gale,Lucent,Kidhaven/Blackbirch   2011   104p  33.95         978-1-4205-0567-2           

ms/hs             World History            VG-BNS

            This informative volume explores the Rwandan Genocide, focusing on the

historical context, political idealogy, pivotal events, prominent individuals

and the refugee problems.  Profusely illustration with haunting photos, this

well-written account of the Rwandan Genocide provides the reader with the

historical and political background, as well as a year by year account of the

atrocities that became commonplace during that brutal civil conflict.  The mere

scope of the killings  is well-documented, and readers will learn more than the

international headlines conveyed.

Included, at the beginning of the book,  is a timeline of the conflict,

including major events in world history that provide a back-drop.  Comprehensive

chapter notes, bibliographical references, and an index complete the volume. 

This is a valuable addition to middle and high school history collections.         This

book is part of the World History series.  The series consists of 46 books at

this time.  The focus of the series is to provide coverage of pivotal events in

world history.            Naismith, Pat