Book · 2007 · History
The Wonga Coup
Guns, Thugs, and a Ruthless Determination to Create Mayhem in an Oil-Rich Corner of Africa
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According to the Wonga coup, quote, Vivana Chimucci, wife of Eduardo, who's one of the men, was desperate.
Why people recommend it
The Wonga Coup by Adam Roberts details the botched 2004 mercenary effort to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea. On the podcast Behind the Bastards, host Robert Evans frequently referenced this book across two episodes covering the history of the coup. Evans utilized Roberts's work to establish historical context, explaining the harsh realities of colonial rule on the island of Fernando Poe and describing the oppressive conditions that existed under Macias's regime. Later in the narrative, Evans drew directly from the text to illustrate the grander plans conceived for Equatorial Guinea and to share a striking remark from a mercenary who had been approached for the job, noting that the temptation behind such an operation was palpable. Furthermore, Evans brought in the personal and human toll of the conspiracy by citing the book to highlight the deep desperation felt by Vivana Chimucci, the wife of one of the participating black soldiers. Throughout the broadcasts, Evans relied on Roberts's thorough investigation to anchor his storytelling in well-documented facts, providing listeners with a comprehensive look at the absurdities and dangers surrounding the so-called dumbest coup in world history.
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Robert Evans As another mercenary who was approached to the job told the author of the book The Wongaku, quote, You can… 5
“As another mercenary who was approached to the job told the author of the book The Wongaku, quote, You can see why this is tempting.”
“And I'm going to quote now from the book, The Wonga.”
“According to the Wonga coup, quote, Vivana Chimucci, wife of Eduardo, who's one of the men, was desperate.”
“Um, so I'm going to quote next from a book called The Wonga Coup by Adam Roberts, for a picture of how Fernando Poe fared under colonialism.”
“Uh, the Wangak coupoo by Adam Roberts goes on to note, quote, "Night clubs and clu and schools closed.”
