The Military in African Politics Hardback
by William Gutteridge
Part of the Studies in African History series
Hardback
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Originally published in 1969, this book assesses the origin and nature of the 20th Century trend towards military intervention in the politics of African states.
It begins by examining the natures of African armies and their inheritance from the colonial period.
It scrutinizes the Nigerian and Ghana coups of 1966 and aspects of the East African mutinies in 1964 as well as events in certain French territories including Gabon and Dahomey.
The effect of foreign military aid on the role of the armed forces in Africa is analysed, including the subtle influence of overseas military experience.
The problems facing army officers when they seize the reins of government are examined along with the difficulties which they encounter when attempting to reinstitute civilian rule.
Throughout the book the qualities which enable armies to intervene in politics are reviewed and related to those of the other institutions of African society.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:174 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:20/12/2023
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- ISBN:9781032612690
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:174 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:20/12/2023
- Category:
- ISBN:9781032612690
