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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Bibliographic Details
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

Table of Contents:

In the Cause of the People
Sacrifice and Survival
Getting Foreign Aid
From Primus Inter Pares to the Head of the Pyramid
Travels Abroad, Austerity at Home
Tightening Control
Bungles
Completion of the Draft Constitution
Circumventing Con Com
Pressing Forward and Holding Back
A Terrible Betrayal
Clearing Obstacles to the Presidency
The Persecution and Ouster of Sawyer
Assault on the Rival Parties
Constrained Campaigning and Rigged Elections
Conclusion.