Dark Age: The Political Odyssey of Emperor Bokassa

Recounts the turbulent political career of recently deceased Jean-Bedel Bokassa, the flamboyant president-for-life and later emperor of the Central African Republic/Empire. Following a lengthy career in the French Army, Bokassa seized power in the Central African Republic in 1966. Examines the myths and legends surrounding the man, and attempts to provide a balanced view of this controversial and misunderstood figure. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.