Liberia under Samuel Doe, 1980-1985 : the politics of personal rule /

"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 lastin...

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Main Author:	Gershoni, Yekutiel, 1943-2021 (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham : Lexington Books, [2022]
Subjects:	Doe, Samuel K. > (Samuel Kanyon) Dictatorship > Liberia > History > 20th century. Liberia > Politics and government > 1980- Dictature > Liberia > Histoire > 20e siècle. Liberia > Politique et gouvernement > 1980- Diplomatic relations. Politics and government. Liberia. United States. Since 1980

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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"--
Physical Description:	xv, 377 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-357) and index.
ISBN:	9781793617873 1793617872