May 1980 Issue [Article] His former majesty, Bokassa Adjust Share And the flourishing French empire in Africa by Jeff B. Harmon, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 20th century Bokassa I, Emperor of the Central African Empire Central African Republic Coup d'état, 1979 Despotism France History Political corruption Valéry Giscard d'Estaing More from Jeff B. Harmon Bowling with Dr. Mengele A country where important people still go around saying "Heil Hitler" Adjust Share