Coup d'état
a practical handbook.
Book • 1968
In *Coup d'État: A Practical Handbook*, Edward Luttwak provides a comprehensive analysis of how coups are planned and executed, focusing on the rapid takeover of governmental mechanisms without destroying them.
The book outlines specific conditions necessary for a successful coup, such as economic instability and concentrated power, and emphasizes the importance of flexibility and minimal violence.
First published in 1968, it has been widely acclaimed and translated into numerous languages.
The book outlines specific conditions necessary for a successful coup, such as economic instability and concentrated power, and emphasizes the importance of flexibility and minimal violence.
First published in 1968, it has been widely acclaimed and translated into numerous languages.
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