On the History of Militarism in Africa After Empire
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Samuel Fury Childs Daly's *On the History of Militarism in Africa After Empire* examines the rise of military regimes in post-colonial Africa.
The book challenges common stereotypes about military rule, revealing a complex ideology focused on discipline and order.
Daly uses legal records and archival documents to illustrate how militarism shaped societies and interacted with legal systems.
The analysis extends beyond simple narratives of decline, offering a nuanced understanding of the enduring appeal of militarism.
The book's insights are particularly relevant in light of recent military coups across the continent.
The book challenges common stereotypes about military rule, revealing a complex ideology focused on discipline and order.
Daly uses legal records and archival documents to illustrate how militarism shaped societies and interacted with legal systems.
The analysis extends beyond simple narratives of decline, offering a nuanced understanding of the enduring appeal of militarism.
The book's insights are particularly relevant in light of recent military coups across the continent.
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Samuel Fury Childs Daly, "Soldier's Paradise: Militarism in Africa After Empire" (Duke UP, 2024)
