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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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Review of the original edition of The Military in African Politics: ‘…it is particularly useful to have accounts of events in French-speaking Africa, in East Africa, in Nigeria and in Ghana set out and assessed side by side.’ J. E. Lavers, Journal of the Historical Society of Nigeria, Vol 6, No. 1 ‘…timely and appropriate.’ Claude E. Welch, African Affairs, Vol 69, Issue 275.

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W. F. Gutteridge

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