Print version: Perkins, Ivan, 1971- Vanishing coup : the pattern of world history since 1310. Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, 2013 xxx, 343 pages ISBN 9781442222717
Includes bibliographical references and index
Part I. Solid states -- The coup-free zone -- The most serene republic -- The last British revolutionary -- The coup-free state -- George Washington: the anti-Napoleon -- Part II. Interlude: deep background -- True banana republics -- Intoxicating republican moments -- Part III. The international arena -- Self-interest, stupidity, and confusion -- A brief history of meddling -- The neutrality instinct -- Best friends.