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Book SynopsisTroubled Journey: Nigeria Since the Civil War is the latest of a number of case-study probes into Nigeria''s unique experience as a modern African state. It pulls together a talented group of Nigerian historians who have been close students of Nigeria''s troubled journey since Independence Day on October 1, 1960, and more precisely since the conclusion of its devastating Civil War from 1967 to 1970. This book is a major contribution to the on-going debate about how the country can best be politically restructured and socio-economically reformed.
Trade ReviewA useful tool for teaching. -- Olu Moleye, Florida A&M University
Unique in its approach to Nigerian history. -- Judith A.W. Thomas, Lincoln University
A much-needed contribution to the historiography of Nigeria. -- Cyprian Rowe, Johns Hopkins University
The authors of Troubled Journey have demonstrated unrivaled dexterity in their analysis of the regimes that have piloted Nigeria through the thick fog of its social, economic, and political crises. -- Joseph O. Falodun, Chair, Department of Education, Delaware State University
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword by Martin Kilson Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 Milestones in Nigerian History Chapter 5 Maps Chapter 6 Photographs Chapter 7 Tables Chapter 8 Part I: Historical Overview: Nigeria to 1960: An Overview; Survey of Nigerian History Since Independence Chapter 9 Part II: From Gowon to Abubakar: Era of Misguided Good Feeling: Yakubu Gowon and the Birth of a New Nigeria, 1970-1975; The Quest for National Purification: Murtala Muhammed's New Vision, 1975-1976; Vision Betrayed?: Olusegun Obasanjo, 1976-1979; Vi Chapter 10 Appendix Chapter 11 Select Bibliography Chapter 12 Index Chapter 13 Notes on Contributors
