Balaguer and the Dominican military
Subtitle: presidential control of the factional officer corps in the 1960s and 1970s
By: Brian J. Bosch.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Jefferson, NC
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786430727
Subjects: Balaguer, Joaquín, -- 1906-2002; Dominican Republic -- Armed Forces -- Officers -- History -- 20th century; Dominican Republic -- Armed Forces -- History -- 20th century; Dominican Republic -- Politics and government -- 1961-
Description: "In this study of the Dominican Republic's Balaguer era, the author draws upon declassified military documents and his experiences as an army attaché to the U.S. Embassy, Dominican Republic, during the 1970s. With an inside look at Balaguer's presidency, his manipulation of rival officers and cliques, and American involvement in the political history of Dominican Republic"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.