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This book explores Samuel K. Doe's evolution of power in Liberia and the economic crises and political turmoil that ensued. Through primary sources and interviews with diplomats, politicians, and activists, Gershoni carefully details the timeline of Doe's rise to power and the lasting effects of his dictatorial legacy.
List of contents
Introduction
Part 1: Holding on for Dear Life
Chapter 1: In the Cause of the People
Chapter 2: Sacrifice and Survival
Chapter 3: Getting Foreign Aid
Part 2: The Beginning of Personal Rule
Chapter 4: From Primus Inter Pares to the Head of the Pyramid
Chapter 5: Travels Abroad, Austerity at Home
Chapter 6: Tightening Control
Chapter 7: Bungles
Part 3: A Façade of Democracy
Chapter 8: Completion of the Draft Constitution
Chapter 9: Circumventing Com Con
Chapter 10: Pressing Forward and Holding Back
Chapter 11: A Terrible Betrayal
Part 4: The Battle for the Presidency
Chapter 12: Clearing Obstacles to the Presidency
Chapter 13: The Persecution and Ouster of Sawyer
Chapter 14: Assault on the Rival Parties
Chapter 15: Constrained Campaigning and Rigged Elections
Conclusion
About the author
Yekutiel Gershoni is professor emeritus of African history in the Department of Middle Eastern and African History at Tel Aviv University.
Summary
This book explores Samuel K. Doe's evolution of power in Liberia and the economic crises and political turmoil that ensued. Through primary sources and interviews with diplomats, politicians, and activists, Gershoni carefully details the timeline of Doe's rise to power and the lasting effects of his dictatorial legacy.
