{"product_id":"historical-dictionary-of-guinea","title":"Historical Dictionary of Guinea","description":"Guinea has one of the world''s largest reserves of bauxite, the main ore used to produce aluminum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Dictionary of Guinea, Sixth Edition is an essential reference on Guinea history, geography and society. The sixth edition is a comprehensive compendium of key people, events, places, and ideas that shape Guinea today. It covers developments in the last decade including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThose events include:\u003cbr\u003eEbola outbreak begins in Guinea (first known case). \u003cbr\u003eWest African Ebola epidemic spreads; thousands die\u003cbr\u003ePresident Alpha Condé re-elected for a second term. \u003cbr\u003eMass protests against constitutional changes allowing a third presidential term. \u003cbr\u003eConstitutional referendum passes despite unrest. \u003cbr\u003ePresident Alpha Condé wins controversial third-term election. \u003cbr\u003eMilitary coup overthrows President Condé. \u003cbr\u003eMamady Doumbouya sworn in as interim (military) leader. \u003cbr\u003eJunta bans protests; security forces crack down on demonstrations. \u003cbr\u003eDozens killed during protests demanding return to civilian rule. \u003cbr\u003eMajor fuel depot fire triggers shortages and economic disruption. \u003cbr\u003eMilitary dissolves interim government and appoints a new prime minister. \u003cbr\u003eFormer leader Moussa Dadis Camara sentenced to 20 years for 2009 massacre crimes. \u003cbr\u003ePolitical parties dissolved and media restrictions increased under junta. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to a chronology, introduction, and extensive bibliography, the work includes a dictionary section with cross-referenced entries on important people, overviews of key historical periods and regimes, descriptions of political and cultural organizations, explanations of the significance of geography places, and descriptions of political and religious institutions and trends.","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing Plc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58454421242191,"sku":"9781538119556","price":210.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.suomalainen.com\/products\/historical-dictionary-of-guinea","provider":"Suomalainen.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}