Modern Rwanda

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The book provides an in-depth political history of modern Rwanda, covering key periods from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. It examines the dynamics of precolonial and colonial influences, the establishment of "Hutu" republics, the tumultuous political transition and civil war of the 1990s, the tragic genocide against the Tutsi, and the complexities of post-genocide governance. Reyntjens offers a comprehensive analysis of these critical historical moments, shedding light on their impact on Rwanda's political landscape.