The Good Coup: The Overthrow of Manuel Zelaya in Honduras

by Marco Caceres di Iorio

Book Overview

Honduras is known as the classic "Banana Republic" - a characterization of a politically backward country ruled by a tiny wealthy class. The phrase was coined by the North American writer O. Henry in his book, Cabbages and Kings. It conveys the image of a nation plagued by military coup d'?tats... historically undeniable in the case of Honduras. The controversial overthrow of President Manuel Zelaya on June 28, 2009 represents a watershed...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 192691807X
• ISBN13: 9781926918075
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: CCB Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.4"