Examines the tension and contradictions between the attributes of successful military and political struggle and those needed for governing in the post-independence period.The focus of this book is on the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) from its formation in the early 1970s to its victory in 1991, and its transformation from liberation front to ruling party and government of independent Eritrea.North America: Ohio U Press
In this analytically rich volume... Pool identifies the salient issues responsible for development of particular features of EPLF and its ability to remain immune from external pressures and internal sectarian, tribal, or ethnic divisions ... Highly recommended for scholars and students of African development, revolution and Third World politics.
Innehållsförteckning
Part I Reaction to the past: introduction; the social and historical context; thepolitical context. Part II The Eritrean People's Liberation Army: Introduction; the formation and organization of the Front; organizing the masses; the road to liberation. Part III Independence: introduction; organizing Eritrea.
