Thank you for shedding light on this important topic, about which the general public has been misinformed for 30 years. Judi Rever's book, "In Praise of Blood", which you mention, is gripping and eye-opening. I'm not familiar with Michela Wrong's book but will check it out. From the title of this post, I thought you might also be referring to Robin Philpot's excellent book on the topic: "Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa: From Tragedy to Useful Imperial Fiction." Pls look at that, too!
I have not read Philpot's book but I quoted from it in part 2 using a source who has read it - Ann Garrison. I deal with the Scramble for Africa in part 4. No doubt Philpot's book would have been invaluable but I hope I've covered the Scramble-for-Africa issue sufficiently in part 4 to get across the gist of what is going on. I'll be very interested to hear your view on Part 3 which is the difference of opinion I have with Corbett.
Also I think if you've read Rever's book, you're not going to add to your stock of knowledge about the genocide itself, but it is an interesting read. One of the interesting things about Wrong's book is that she reveals a confession from one of the people who actually played a role in bringing down the plane. Rever quotes people who were close enough to know but everyone who could actually be tried for the crime has kept quiet, except Karegeya, who is now dead.
Rwanda (as another example of the inversion of history via an approved narrative) has long fascinated me, and I watched Corbett's documentary with great interest – although I didn't have time to follow up on his copious recommended sources.
Great that you've decided to address this in detail. Looking forward to the next instalment...
Thank you, it was a fascinating and informative read. It is a complicated history but you have given clarity to the beginning of this terrible situation. I eagerly await part II even if it becomes more complicated.
Thank you for shedding light on this important topic, about which the general public has been misinformed for 30 years. Judi Rever's book, "In Praise of Blood", which you mention, is gripping and eye-opening. I'm not familiar with Michela Wrong's book but will check it out. From the title of this post, I thought you might also be referring to Robin Philpot's excellent book on the topic: "Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa: From Tragedy to Useful Imperial Fiction." Pls look at that, too!
I have not read Philpot's book but I quoted from it in part 2 using a source who has read it - Ann Garrison. I deal with the Scramble for Africa in part 4. No doubt Philpot's book would have been invaluable but I hope I've covered the Scramble-for-Africa issue sufficiently in part 4 to get across the gist of what is going on. I'll be very interested to hear your view on Part 3 which is the difference of opinion I have with Corbett.
Also I think if you've read Rever's book, you're not going to add to your stock of knowledge about the genocide itself, but it is an interesting read. One of the interesting things about Wrong's book is that she reveals a confession from one of the people who actually played a role in bringing down the plane. Rever quotes people who were close enough to know but everyone who could actually be tried for the crime has kept quiet, except Karegeya, who is now dead.
Much appreciated background. Looking forward to the next instalment!
Thanks, Rusere.
Rwanda (as another example of the inversion of history via an approved narrative) has long fascinated me, and I watched Corbett's documentary with great interest – although I didn't have time to follow up on his copious recommended sources.
Great that you've decided to address this in detail. Looking forward to the next instalment...
Thank you, it was a fascinating and informative read. It is a complicated history but you have given clarity to the beginning of this terrible situation. I eagerly await part II even if it becomes more complicated.