The Congo-Zaire Experience, 1960–98
Author:   E. O'Ballance
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
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9780333747919


Pages:   205
Publication Date:   02 November 1999
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Author:   E. O'Ballance
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.445kg
ISBN:  

9780333747919


ISBN 10:   0333747917
Pages:   205
Publication Date:   02 November 1999
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
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Table of Contents

List of Maps Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations Chronology The Belgian Congo Independence and Clashing Personalities Lumumba the Legend: 1960-61 ONUC v Katanga, and Others Prime Minister Tshombe The NLC in Retreat Plots, Mutiny and Revolt The First Invasion of Shaba The Second Invasion of Shaba The Single-Party State Genocide in Burundi and Rwanda The End of the Mobutu Era The Democratic Republic of the Congo Bleak Prospects Bibliography Index

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'...a timely work that can shed some light on the ongoing conflict in that country.' - Mathurin C. Houngnikpo, African Studies Review


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EDGAR O'BALLANCE served in the British and Indian armies during World War II, reaching the rank of Colonel. He worked as a journalist from 1948 to 1962 for a US Wire Agency, and since then as a freelance journalist. He has covered over 20 wars and insurgencies and written extensively on international relations, defence and strategic problems. He is a member of the IISS, RUSI, and the former Chairman of the London-based Military Commentators' Circle.

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