'This is a major work which makes use of much sociological theory and many conflict models to help explain concrete events. The book is certainly essential reading for all who would attempt to understand or analyse the period of military rule in Nigeria.' The American Academy of Political and Social Science

• List of tables; Preface; Map; Introduction; Part I. Two Military Coups; Part II. The Nigerian Military as a Social System; Part III. The Military and Politics; Appendices; Indexes.

'This is a major work which makes use of much sociological theory and many conflict models to help explain concrete events. The book is certainly essential reading for all who would attempt to understand or analyse the period of military rule in Nigeria.' The American Academy of Political and Social Science

• List of tables; Preface; Map; Introduction; Part I. Two Military Coups; Part II. The Nigerian Military as a Social System; Part III. The Military and Politics; Appendices; Indexes.