Military Regimes in Africa

Originally published in 1975, this book examines the achievements of, and problems encountered by, African military regimes in office. It begins with 2 chapters discussing trends in the formation and organization of African armies and the influence on these armies of the colonial legacy. The author then studies 6 case histories in detail. His findings show that, though there are certain typical commonalities, each regime has its own particular characteristics. This will be of interest to students of African, military and colonial studies.

Riassunto

Originally published in 1975, this book examines the achievements of, and problems encountered by, African military regimes in office. It begins with 2 chapters discussing trends in the formation and organization of African armies and the influence on these armies of the colonial legacy. The author then studies 6 case histories in detail. His findings show that, though there are certain typical commonalities, each regime has its own particular characteristics. This will be of interest to students of African, military and colonial studies.

Relazione

Review of original edition of Military Regimes in Africa:
'His present study is predictably informative and competent.' Noam J. Pines, African Studies, 36:1

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: W. F. Gutteridge
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Copertina rigida
• Data pubblicazione: 20.12.2023
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Geoscienze > Geografia
• EAN: 9781032612812
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3261281-2
• Numero di pagine: 204
• Serie: Studies in African History
• Categorie: HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Africa / General, Africa, military history, Warfare & defence, African History, Warfare and defence