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The reissue of Ruth First's book on Africa's coup d'état provides valuable insights into the historical context of political power in the region.

HistorySciencePoliticsOct 13, 2026score 0.312 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses the reissue of Ruth First's book on political power in Africa and coup d'état, highlighting its relevance to historical and political analysis. It includes a review by Niels Boender, emphasizing the book's significance in understanding Africa's political landscape.

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The reissue of Ruth First's book on Africa's coup d'état provides valuable insights into the historical context of political power in the region.
Parent: Political ScienceEntity: Coup d'État in AfricaImpact: positiveDate: Oct 13, 2026Target: Relevance of historical analysis to contemporary political issues

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The Barrel of a Gun: Political Power in Africa and the Coup d’État by Ruth First is a timely reissue from the first wave of Africa’s ‘coup contagion’. ✍️ Niels Boender reviews the recent #history book https://www.historytoday.com/archive/review/barrel-gun-ruth-first-review
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@[email protected]
The Barrel of a Gun: Political Power in Africa and the Coup d’État by Ruth First is a timely reissue from the first wave of Africa’s ‘coup contagion’. ✍️ Niels Boender reviews the recent #historybook https://buff.ly/x3DDUgv
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