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Military in African Politics

William Gutteridge
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20th Century African Politics
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African coups analysis
African political history
army political power
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civil-military relations
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foreign intervention Africa
military intervention African states case studies
military regime transitions
post-colonialism Africa
postcolonial governance

Product details

  • ISBN 9781032612690
  • Weight: 680g
  • Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
  • Publication Date: 20 Dec 2023
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: 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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