Historical Dictionary of the Central African Republic

The Historical Dictionary of the Central African Republic contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1200 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.

RICHARD BRADSHAW (1950-2014) was a professor of world history at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. A former Peace Corps member in the Central African Republic from 1977 to 1984, his publications and areas of expertise covered CAR history, culture, ethnobotany, and Suma language.

Editor's ForewordJon Woronoff Preface Reader's Note Acronyms and Abbreviations Terminology Maps Chronology Introduction THE DICTIONARY Appendix I: Central African Republic Rulers and Constitutions I - Ubangi-Shari (Colonial Period) II - The Central African Republic (Since Independence) III - The Army IV - The Gendarmerie Nationale (GN) V - Central African Republic Regimes and Constitutions Appendix II: Peacekeeping Operations in the Central African Republic Bibliography About the Authors