A History of Rwanda
From the Monarchy to Post-genocidal Justice
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:20th Jun '23
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A History of Rwanda: From the Monarchy to Post-genocidal Justice provides a complete history of Rwanda, from the precolonial abanyiginya kingdom, through the German and Belgian colonial periods and subsequent independence, and then the devastating 1994 genocide and reconstruction, right up to the modern day.
Based on extensive archival research, this book provides new insights and corrects many popular stereotypes about Rwanda, aiming to go beyond the polarized and heated debates focused on the genocide and the events that followed. Readers will get a clear and broad picture of Rwanda’s history and the social and political contexts that have defined the county from the pre-colonial period onwards. Embedding Rwanda’s history in the regional context, this book avoids simple moral judgements and instead shows where and when Rwanda differed from its neighbours and how the country’s history fits into larger debates about colonialism, genocide, ethnicity, race and development.
Offering a full and balanced exploration of Rwanda’s rich and paradoxical history, this book will be an important read for researchers and students of African history, genocide studies, transitional justice, colonialism, and political and social anthropology.
“A History of Rwanda from the Monarchy to Post-genocidal Justice is an essential scholarly publication that offers a thoughtful exploration of Rwanda’s rich, albeit tragic, history.”
Agbor, M.F. (2025). Book Review of Klaus Bachmann, A History of Rwanda from the Monarchy to Post-genocidal Justice, 2023. In African Studies Review.:1-2. doi:10.1017/asr.2025.14
"A History of Rwanda from the Monarchy to Post-genocidal Justice stands as a pivotal scholarly work that delves deeply into the intricate and tumultuous history of Rwanda, spanning from its precolonial monarchy through colonial rule and into the aftermath of the 1994 genocide. The author provides a rigorously researched account that moves beyond established narratives of ethnic strife to illuminate the complex historical, sociopolitical, and cultural dynamics that have shaped modern Rwanda. By challenging the reductionist view of the genocide as an inevitable result of ethnic tensions, the book serves to enrich both academic discourse and general understanding of this multifaceted history, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and the interested general reader alike."
Martial Fanga Agbor, African Studies Review, Volume 69, Issue 1, March 2026, pp. 226 - 227 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/asr.2025.14
ISBN: 9781032272344
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Weight: 480g
266 pages