Named by Gail M. Gerhart in Foreign Affairs as one of the best books on Africa published in 2002!
...highly recommended as a reference text and a book for Africanists and scholars interested in understanding the conflicts... - Valentine James, Journal of Sustainable Development
Clark's collection is a good opening contribution to what in time should be a large literature on Africa's 'first world war.' - Gail M. Gerhart, Foreign Affairs
...among the few substantial efforts to analyze the foreign policies of the African states in the post Cold War context. - Will Reno, Northwestern University
Fascinating...with very original material... a wonderful book to read. - Peter Schwab, SUNY Purchase
An outstanding analysis of both the local and international dimensions of Africa's 'First World War'... - Peter J. Schraeder, Loyola University Chicago
...fascinating, revealing insight[s]...a significant benchmark in the study of African politics.... - Joshua Forrest, University of Vermont