JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Lumumba plot: the secret history of the CIA and a Cold War assassination.

  • Published In: International Affairs, 2024, v. 100, n. 1. P. 413 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Trenta, Luca 3 of 3

Abstract

"The Lumumba plot: the secret history of the CIA and a Cold War assassination" is a book that provides new details about the CIA's involvement in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the prime minister of the Republic of the Congo in 1960. The author, Stuart Reid, uses a fast-paced and engaging narrative to cover the history of Congo and Lumumba's career. The book draws on secondary sources and archival material, making it a valuable contribution to the literature on Lumumba and the CIA's meddling in Africa. However, there are tensions in the book, including a lack of focus on the CIA's plotting in Africa and a somewhat critical approach to Lumumba. Overall, the book is likely to appeal to both academics and the general public. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Affairs. 2024/01, Vol. 100, Issue 1, p413
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0020-5850
  • DOI:10.1093/ia/iiad312
  • Accession Number:174979765
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