Patterns of Genocide: or the sad History of the Human race
Explore the darkest patterns of human history with this curated reading list on genocide. From Hitler's Pope to American Holocaust and We Wish to Inform You, delve into essential books on tragic historical patterns.
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American Holocaust
by David E. Stannard
This controversial treatise focuses on the social and cultural issues involved in the invasion of the Americas by European nations. It describes the suppression or extermination of native cultures, and focuses on the cultural and ideological principles behind the colonization efforts.
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Hitler's Pope
by John Cornwell
Draws on secret archives to present a record of the career of Pope Pius XII, showing his collaboration with the Nazis and his anti-Semitism, and discusses his continuing influence.
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We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families
by Philip Gourevitch
In 1994 the Rwandan government implemented a policy for the Hutu majority to murder everyone in the Tutsi majority.
