Episode · Behind the Bastards · 2020-06-11

Books mentioned on Part Two: The Dumbest Coup In World History

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Robert is joined again by Bridget Todd to continue to discuss the Wonga Coup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.

Robert Evans discussed King Solomon's Mines by Henry Rider Haggard and The Wonga Coup by Adam Roberts.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   King Solomon's Mines

   Henry Rider Haggard · at 38:18

   King Solomon's Mines by H.

   Discussed

   “I'm I I'm sure he read King Solomon's Mind being a British child of that era.”

   Robert Evans Part Two: The Dumbest Coup In World History 2020-06-11 Listen at 38:18

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2. 

   The Wonga Coup

   Adam Roberts · at 41:14 · mentioned 3 times

   The Wonga Coup by Adam Roberts details the botched 2004 mercenary effort to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea.

   Discussed

   “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.”

   Robert Evans Part Two: The Dumbest Coup In World History 2020-06-11 Listen at 41:14

   Where to get it

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