The Premise of Inequality in Ruanda: A Study of Political Relations in a Central African Kingdom

Second printing. Prior owner's name ink-stamped on front pastedown, otherwise a clean, square copy. Full green cloth binding. 199pp. Jacket has a mildly toned spine, now in a new mylar cover. This study of the indigenous system of government, which existed in Ruanda (Rwanda) Urundi down to the beginning of the 20th century, describes the two main social classes -- the Tutsi and the Hutu -- and shows how the Tutsi succeeded in maintaining their politcal dominance without endangering the unity and efficient working of the society. Size: 8vo - 8" - 9" Tall.