Modern Rwanda: A Political History

‘Reyntjens’ Modern Rwanda is essential reading for those interested in the politics of violence in Rwanda and beyond. Through analysis of both critical junctures and the longue durée, Reyntjens guides the reader through key political issues: state-building, ethnicity, the changing nature of patron-client relationships, and militarisation as governance.’ Susan Thomson, Colgate University

‘As a preeminent observer of pre- and post-genocide Rwanda, Reyntjens offers an exhaustive and detailed foray into the major political continuities and critical junctures the country has known. Covering 150 years of Rwandan political history, the book is carefully built on the author’s extensive knowledge of Rwanda and its scholarship, and the wealth of archival material and grey literature he has brought together over the course of his career. This longue durée look at Rwanda is essential reading for those seeking to delve into the country’s complex history and the debates it has given rise to.’ Marie-Eve Desrosiers, University of Ottawa