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May 1980 Issue [Article]

His former majesty, Bokassa

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And the flourishing French empire in Africa
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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

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