A History of Genocide in Africa

by Timothy J. Stapleton

Overview

Based on a series of detailed case studies, this book presents the history of genocide in Africa within the specific context of African history, examining conflicts in countries such as Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, Rwanda, and Sudan.

• Provides an unprecedented comprehensive history of genocide in Africa that will serve students of history, war and society, and genocide as well as general readers

• Covers Africa's most infamous genocides as well as lesser-known cases of large scale atrocities

• Addresses events that are contested as genocides in Africa in recent history, including the Nigerian Civil War as well as events in Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

• Examines the historical context for each of these events to clearly explain how they occurred

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440830525
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	04/17/2017
Series:	Praeger Security International
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	268
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Timothy J. Stapleton is professor of history at the University of Calgary.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgment vii

Introduction 1

1 Namibia 11

2 Rwanda 25

3 Burundi 63

4 Democratic Republic of Congo 83

5 Sudan and South Sudan 109

6 Nigeria 139

Conclusion 157

Appendix: Maps 177

Timeline 185

Glossary 205

Notes 225

Bibliography 243

Index 257

Editorial Reviews

Historian Stapleton has done a considerable amount of work on African wars and military histories. This new book consolidates his towering stature on this important subject. . . . Summing Up: Essential. All levels/libraries.” —Choice

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