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Soldiers in revolt : army mutinies in Africa /

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'Soldiers in Revolt' examines the understudied phenomenon of military mutinies in Africa. Through interviews with former mutineers in three West African countries, Maggie Dwyer provides an intimate perspective on those who take the risky decision to revolt. This view from the lower ranks i...

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Main Author: Dwyer, Maggie (Professor) (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2019.
Subjects:
Mutiny > Africa > History.
Mutiny > Africa, West > History.
Mutineries > Afrique > Histoire.
Mutineries > Afrique occidentale > Histoire.
Mutiny
Africa
West Africa
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:'Soldiers in Revolt' examines the understudied phenomenon of military mutinies in Africa. Through interviews with former mutineers in three West African countries, Maggie Dwyer provides an intimate perspective on those who take the risky decision to revolt. This view from the lower ranks is key to comprehending the internal struggles that can threaten a military's ability to function effectively.
Item Description:Previously issued in print: London: Hurst & Company, 2017.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190943134
0190943130