genocide

Augustin Muganza, a young officer in the Hutu army who is married to a Tutsi woman, looks back from the perspective of his brother's trial to examine the events of 1994 when the Hutus murdered over 800,000 Tutsis in Rwanda while the world community stood idle.

Jeanne, the only member of her family not murdered in the Rwandan genocide, struggles to start a new life without her family while coping with the violent memories that haunt her.

Five-year-old Emma witnesses the brutal murder of her mother during the 1994 genocide massacres in Rwanda and seeks shelter with an aging Hutu woman; but years later when war ends, Emma's fears continue to haunt her as she finds the courage to begin her healing.

A young doctor working for a relief organization arrives in Rwanda as violence escalates.

Tells the story of the hotel manager, Paul Rusesabagina, who has been credited to saving lives in Rwanda but may have been exploiting the situation.

". . . [Covering] the scourge of mass murder and genocide in the 20th and 21st centuries, this book analyzes modern and contemporary controversies and issues to help readers to understand genocide in all its complexity"--Provided by publisher.

"The Maya Empire became a thriving civilization between the third century and the seventh century CE, but by 900 CE war, drought, and disease wiped out most of its cities and the Mayan people were greatly reduced. Unfortunately, the greatest threat to their existence was yet to come, when the Guatemalan genocide would decimate those who remained in the1970s and '80s. The facts of the Mayans' story will be intertwined with profiles of individuals and in-depth looks at related topics. Readers will learn how to help those faced with genocide and understand a history that could otherwise repeat itself."--Provided by publisher.

Examines the events surrounding the ethnic cleansing that claimed close to two million Cambodians between 1975 and 1979. Includes a timeline, a glossary, resources for further information, a map, and color photographs.

Examines the history behind the 1932-1933 famine-genocide inflicted on Ukrainians by Russians that killed upwards of ten million people.

Explores the factors leading up the Syrian Civil War which began in 2011 and how this conflict has led to rebel, government, and ISIS forces targeting civilians rather than opposing forces. Discusses what world organizations are trying to do to stop the fighting and the attacks on innocent bystanders.