1964 Army Mutinies and the Making of Modern East Africa

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Focusing on the 1964 East African army mutinies, the book offers a framework for understanding why soldiers in developing nations defy civil authority. It delves into the causes and consequences of institutional violence and military unrest in post-colonial contexts. By combining historical analysis with social science methodologies, it presents detailed empirical data on protests in Tanganyika, Uganda, and Kenya, revealing new insights into the dynamics of military aggression and civil-military relations.