A Carnage Before Dawn (60th Anniversary Edition)
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The Prime Minister and Finance Minister have been abducted, their whereabouts unknown. The Premiers of the Northern and Western Regions lie dead, alongside several senior officers in the Army.
The nation has been plunged into chaos. A coup has erupted. An unprecedented mutiny carried out by a group of middle-ranking officers leaves bloodshed and carnage in its wake. However, the General Officer Commanding the Nigerian Army outmanoeuvres the conspirators and crushes the rebellion, bringing the First Republic to a violent end.
The events of January 15, 1966, marked a decisive turning point in Nigeria’s history and remain one of its most defining moments.
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| Author | Ayomide Akinbode |
|---|---|
| Cover | Paperback |
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Abdurrazaq Jabir –
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IFENDE PATRICK –
I regret to express my profound disappointment with “A Carnage Before Dawn: Based on Nigeria’s First Coup D’état.” This book not only fails to accurately depict the historical events of January 15, 1966, but it also exhibits a disturbing level of misleading content and an overt display of political propaganda.
From start to finish, the narrative’s inconsistencies with well-established historical records are glaring. The deliberate skewing of facts and the insertion of biased perspectives overshadow any potential merits this work could have had. It’s evident that the author’s attempt at tackling this crucial moment in history lacks the depth, research, and attention to detail required to do justice to the topic.
Moreover, the writing quality is abysmal. Clunky sentence structures, awkward transitions, and a general lack of coherence make for a frustrating reading experience. It’s evident that this book was not authored by someone with a strong grasp of writing conventions or an understanding of how to effectively convey historical events.
In conclusion, “A Carnage Before Dawn” is a glaring example of a book that fails on multiple fronts. Its historical inaccuracies, blatant propaganda, and poor writing render it virtually unreadable for anyone seeking an informed and unbiased exploration of Nigeria’s first coup d’état. This work not only does a disservice to its readers but also to the legacy of the events it attempts to portray.