Assuming no knowledge of African history, this book gives a summary of central African history before moving on to look at Rwanda in detail and the genocide that occurred there. Refugee movements and the efforts of aid agencies are covered and there are quotes and viewpoints from both victims and perpetrators.

 

This book is part of a book series called New Perspectives .

This book is aimed at the following children: primary school, secondary school .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 1998 by Hachette Children's Group .

Writer and teacher Charles Freeman specializes in the 20th century and international affairs. He is an examiner for the World Affairs paper in the International Baccalaureate's history programme, in which 'Dictatorship' was a popular option.