Shake Hands with the Devil : The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda

Name: Shake Hands with the Devil : The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda
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ISBN: 9780679311713

ISBN-10: 0679311718

ISBN-13: 9780679311713

Edition: 2002

Authors: Romeo Dallaire

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On the tenth anniversary of the date that UN peacekeepers landed in Rwanda, Random House Canada is proud to publish the unforgettable first-hand account of the genocide by the man who led the UN mission. Digging deep into shattering memories, General Dallaire has written a powerful story of betrayal, naïveté, racism and international politics. His message is simple and undeniable: “Never again.” When Lt-Gen. Roméo Dallaire received the call to serve as force commander of the UN intervention in Rwanda in 1993, he thought he was heading off on a modest and straightforward peacekeeping mission. Thirteen months later he flew home from Africa, broken, disillusioned and suicidal, having…

Book details

List price: $25.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Random House of Canada, Limited
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 584
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English



Preface


Introduction



My Father Told Me Three Things



"Rwanda, that's in Africa isn't it?"



"Check out Rwanda and you're in charge"



Enemies Holding Hands



The Clock Is Ticking



The First Milestones



The Shadow Force



Assassination and Ambush



Easter Without a Resurrection of Hope



An Explosion at Kigali Airport



To Go or To Stay?



Lack of Resolution



Accountants of the Slaughter



The Turquoise Invasion



Too Much, Too Late


Conclusion


Glossary of Names, Places and Terms


Recommended Reading


Index