Ferdinand Marcos and the Philippines : the political economy of authoritarianism
Ferdinand Marcos came to power in the Philippines in a coup détat in 1972 and ruled absolutely, in the name of order, until his dramatic overthrow in February of 1986. Marcos was able to maintain authoritarian rule through the support of bureaucrats, businessmen, and the military—all with the assistance of the United States government.
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IntroductionA Nation DividedMartial Law and Regime LegitimationA Complete Government TakeoverThe Authoritarian Regime's Network of SupportThe Decline and Fall of the DictatorshipEpilogue: The Philippines: 1986-1996BibliographyIndex