Liberia under Samuel Doe, 1980-1985: The Politics of Personal Rule

On April 12, 1980, a group of soldiers led by Master Sergeant Samuel K. Doe executed a bloody coup that put an end to the Americo-Liberian minority regime in Liberia, transforming Africas first republic into a military dictatorship. Yekutiel Gershoni's book, Liberia under Samuel Doe, 1980-1985: The Politics of Personal Rule, examines the evolution and effects of Samuel K. Doe's reign in Liberia, including his path to absolute power, corruption, and dictatorship, and the economic crises and political turmoil that ensued. It also examines the role of the United States as Liberias closest ally.

Format: Hardback
Length: 398 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

On April 12, 1980, a group of soldiers led by Master Sergeant Samuel K. Doe executed a bloody coup that brought an end to the Americo-Liberian minority regime in Liberia, transforming Africa's first republic into a military dictatorship. In his book, "Liberia under Samuel Doe, 1980-1985: The Politics of Personal Rule," Yekutiel Gershoni delves into the evolution and consequences of Samuel K. Doe's reign in Liberia. Gershoni explores Doe's ascent to absolute power, corruption, and dictatorship, as well as the economic crises and political turmoil that followed even after his murder in 1990. Additionally, the book examines the United States' role as Liberia's closest ally, detailing how Doe managed to secure American diplomatic and military support due to U.S. interests in the Cold War. Through extensive research, primary sources, and interviews with diplomats, politicians, and activists, Gershoni provides a detailed timeline of Doe's rise to power and the enduring impact of his dictatorial legacy.

On April 12, 1980, a group of soldiers led by Master Sergeant Samuel K. Doe executed a bloody coup that brought an end to the Americo-Liberian minority regime in Liberia, transforming Africa's first republic into a military dictatorship. In his book, "Liberia under Samuel Doe, 1980-1985: The Politics of Personal Rule," Yekutiel Gershoni delves into the evolution and consequences of Samuel K. Doe's reign in Liberia. Gershoni explores Doe's ascent to absolute power, corruption, and dictatorship, as well as the economic crises and political turmoil that followed even after his murder in 1990. Additionally, the book examines the United States' role as Liberia's closest ally, detailing how Doe managed to secure American diplomatic and military support due to U.S. interests in the Cold War. Through extensive research, primary sources, and interviews with diplomats, politicians, and activists, Gershoni provides a detailed timeline of Doe's rise to power and the enduring impact of his dictatorial legacy.

Weight: 780g
Dimension: 229 x 160 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793617873