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The Historical Dictionary of Modern Coups D’état surveys the history of coups d’état in the post-World War II period. The term “modern” in the title therefore demarcates the period since January 1946. This book documents over 582 coup attempts that have occurred in 108 different countries worldwide over a period of 75 years.

Historical Dictionary of Modern Coups D’état contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 1,400 cross-referenced dictionary entries. This book is an excellent resource for students, and researchers.



Table of Contents

Editor’s Foreward

Preface

Acknowledgements

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Maps

Chronology

Introduction

The Dictionary

BibliographyAbout the Authors

Historical Dictionary of Modern Coups d’état

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      Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
      Publication Date: 15/12/2022
      ISBN13: 9781538120675, 978-1538120675
      ISBN10: 1538120674
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The Historical Dictionary of Modern Coups D’état surveys the history of coups d’état in the post-World War II period. The term “modern” in the title therefore demarcates the period since January 1946. This book documents over 582 coup attempts that have occurred in 108 different countries worldwide over a period of 75 years.

      Historical Dictionary of Modern Coups D’état contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 1,400 cross-referenced dictionary entries. This book is an excellent resource for students, and researchers.



      Table of Contents

      Editor’s Foreward

      Preface

      Acknowledgements

      Acronyms and Abbreviations

      Maps

      Chronology

      Introduction

      The Dictionary

      BibliographyAbout the Authors

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