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African Armies and Civil Order (Studies in International Security: 13)
African Armies and Civil Order - Studies in International Security: 13 Author:J. M. Lee In recent years, Africa has witnessed an unprecedented number of military governments and coups d'etat. The aim of this book is to explain the behavior of African armies in terms of the main characteristics of those states that were created by the "peaceful transfer of power." J.M. Lee shows why some states have been vulnerable to violent milita... more »ry take-over while others, so far, have been able to withstand the military.« less