Resilience of a Nation

Resilience of a Nation: A History of the Military in Rwanda offers a focused examination of the military's place in the nation's past and present. Written by Frank K. Rusagara and published by Fountain Publishers Rwanda, this volume explores the historical development of Rwanda's armed forces and their relationship to state formation and national identity.

Covering key historical periods through a military lens, the work provides important perspective on how defence and security institutions have influenced Rwanda's broader social and political journey. Across 221 pages, it delivers a clear, informative account drawing on regional history.

This book will be of strong interest to students of African history, researchers, military historians, and general readers across East Africa looking to understand the forces that shaped Rwanda's national path.