Discover a story that must not be forgotten - a testimony to both humanity and misunderstanding in a time of crisis.

Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda is a seminal book that will open your eyes to the dark events of the Rwandan genocide. This documentary account brings you face to face with the failure of the international community and will shake your notions of human values and responsibility.

Thirteen months after Lieutenant-General Romeo Dallaire assumed command of the UN peacekeeping forces in Rwanda in 1993, he returned home broken and deeply disillusioned. He had witnessed the slaughter of 800,000 innocent Rwandans during a genocide that the international community largely ignored. The book follows his return to harsh reality and provides a dramatic chronicle of the events the world refused to see. The author personally describes not only the horrors of the conflict but also his inner struggles with helplessness and despair.

This extraordinary account is more than a historical reconstruction - it is a call to reflect on humanity, responsibility, and the consequences of passivity in critical moments. For anyone seeking a deeper understanding of modern history and human destinies, it is an essential reading experience.

Why get this book?

• A unique testimony of the Rwandan genocide from the perspective of the UN commander.
• A direct and truthful account of the catastrophe that changed history.
• An important topic on human responsibility and the failure of the international community.
• Compellingly written and deeply emotional narrative.
• Suitable for readers interested in history, politics, and human rights.

Main features of the book

• Author: Lieutenant-General Romeo Dallaire
• Genre: documentary report / history / memoir
• Contains detailed personal experiences and analyses of the genocide
• Shows a comprehensive view of the international response
• Provides profound reflection on human morality in crisis situations