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