Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Foreword by Martin Kilson Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 Milestones in Nigerian History Chapter 5 Maps Chapter 6 Photographs Chapter 7 Tables Chapter 8 Part I: Historical Overview: Nigeria to 1960: An Overview; Survey of Nigerian History Since Independence Chapter 9 Part II: From Gowon to Abubakar: Era of Misguided Good Feeling: Yakubu Gowon and the Birth of a New Nigeria, 1970-1975; The Quest for National Purification: Murtala Muhammed's New Vision, 1975-1976; Vision Betrayed?: Olusegun Obasanjo, 1976-1979; Vi Chapter 10 Appendix Chapter 11 Select Bibliography Chapter 12 Index Chapter 13 Notes on Contributors

About the Author

Levi A. Nwachuku is Professor of History at Lincoln University. G.N. Uzoigwe is Professor of History at Mississippi State University, Starkville.

Reviews

A useful tool for teaching.
*Olu Moleye, Florida A&M University*

Unique in its approach to Nigerian history.
*Judith A.W. Thomas, Lincoln University*

A much-needed contribution to the historiography of Nigeria.
*Cyprian Rowe, Johns Hopkins University*

The authors of Troubled Journey have demonstrated unrivaled dexterity in their analysis of the regimes that have piloted Nigeria through the thick fog of its social, economic, and political crises.
*Joseph O. Falodun, Chair, Department of Education, Delaware State University*