Historical Dictionary of Modern Coups d'etat

"e;For readers interested in international relations, politics, and global issues."e; -Library Journal, Starred Review The Historical Dictionary of Modern Coups d'etat surveys the history of coups d'etat in the post-World War II period. The term "e;modern"e; 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'etat 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.