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Africa's World War: Congo, the Rwandan Genocide, and the Making of a Continental Catastrophe,Used
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The Rwandan genocide sparked a horrific bloodbath that swept across subSaharan Africa, ultimately leading to the deaths of some four million people. In this extraordinary history of the recent wars in Central Africa, Gerard Prunier offers a gripping account of how one grisly episode laid the groundwork for a sweeping and disastrous upheaval.Prunier vividly describes the grisly aftermath of the Rwandan genocide, when some two million refugeesa third of Rwanda's populationfled to exile in Zaire in 1996. The new Rwandan regime then crossed into Zaire and attacked the refugees, slaughtering upwards of 400,000 people. The Rwandan forces then turned on Zaire's despotic President Mobutu and, with the help of a number of allied African countries, overthrew him. But as Prunier shows, the collapse of the Mobutu regime and the ascension of the corrupt and erratic LaurentDsir Kabila created a power vacuum that drew Rwanda, Uganda, Angola, Zimbabwe, Sudan, and other African nations into an extended and chaotic war. The heart of the book documents how the whole core of the African continent became engulfed in an intractible and bloody conflict after 1998, a devastating war that only wound down following the assassination of Kabila in 2001. Prunier not only captures all this in his riveting narrative, but he also indicts the international community for its utter lack of interest in what was then the largest conflict in the world.Praise for the hardcover:'The most ambitious of several remarkable new books that reexamine the extraordinary tragedy of Congo and Central Africa since the Rwandan genocide of 1994.'New York Review of Books'One of the first books to lay bare the complex dynamic between Rwanda and Congo that has been driving this disaster.'Jeffrey Gettleman, New York Times Book Review'Lucid, meticulously researched and incisive, Prunier's will likely become the standard account of this underreported tragedy.'Publishers Weekly
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Africa's World War'? A: 'Africa's World War' by Gerard Prunier primarily discusses the impact of the Rwandan genocide on Central Africa, detailing how it led to a series of conflicts involving multiple African nations.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Africa's World War'? A: The author of 'Africa's World War' is Gerard Prunier, a historian known for his expertise on African conflicts.
- Q: How many pages does 'Africa's World War' have? A: 'Africa's World War' has a total of 576 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What format is 'Africa's World War' available in? A: 'Africa's World War' is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'Africa's World War' published? A: 'Africa's World War' was published on April 6, 2011.
- Q: What condition is 'Africa's World War' sold in? A: 'Africa's World War' is sold in new condition.
- Q: Is 'Africa's World War' a reprint edition? A: Yes, 'Africa's World War' is a reprint edition.
- Q: What is the category of 'Africa's World War'? A: 'Africa's World War' falls under the category of Central Africa.
- Q: What key themes are explored in 'Africa's World War'? A: 'Africa's World War' explores themes such as the consequences of the Rwandan genocide, regional conflicts, and the international community's response to these crises.
- Q: What notable praise has 'Africa's World War' received? A: 'Africa's World War' has been praised for its ambitious narrative and meticulous research, with reviews highlighting its significance in understanding the complexities of the Congo and Central Africa.