Bitter Fruit

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The Story of the American Coup in Guatemala, Revised and Expanded

By Stephen Kinzer and Stephen Schlesinger

Series: Series on Latin American Studies

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Bitter Fruit by Stephen Kinzer and Stephen Schlesinger explores the covert operation by the CIA that led to the overthrow of the democratically elected government in Guatemala in 1954. The book delves into the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to this intervention and analyses its lasting impact on both the region and U.S. foreign policy. This historical account provides insights into the complexities of Cold War geopolitics.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by Cold War history and the intricate political manoeuvrings behind covert operations. It delves deeply into the American intervention in Guatemala during the 1950s, providing a detailed account of the events and their lasting impact on international relations. Ideal for readers who appreciate detailed political analysis and historical narratives.

Bitter Fruit

Bitter Fruit is a comprehensive and insightful account of the CIA operation to overthrow the democratically elected government of Jacobo Arbenz of Guatemala in 1954. This book has become a classic, a textbook case of the relationship between the U.S. and the Third World. It is a warning of what happens when the U.S. abuses its power.

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Bitter Fruit is a comprehensive and insightful account of the CIA operation to overthrow the democratically elected government of Jacobo Arbenz of Guatemala in 1954. First published in 1982, this book has become a classic, a textbook case of the relationship between the United States and the Third World.

The authors make extensive use of U.S. government documents and interviews with former CIA and other officials. It is a warning of what happens when the United States abuses its power.

Series: Series on Latin American Studies

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Bitter Fruit

By Stephen Kinzer and Stephen Schlesinger

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Bitter Fruit is highly praised for its thorough research and compelling writing, providing an insightful look into the CIA coup in Guatemala in 1954. Reviewers appreciate the book's contribution to understanding the impact of U.S. interventions in Central America, with some highlighting its relevance in drawing lessons from history. The work is noted for its detailed and critical account of the U.S. involvement, underlining its lasting significance in the study of international relations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780674019300

Publisher: Harvard University, The David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard University, The David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Illustration: 13 halftones, 3 maps

Contributors:

Introduction by John H. Coatsworth
Foreword by Richard A. Nuccio

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 612g

Pages: 374

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American & Canadian History History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Series on Latin American Studies Stephen Kinzer Stephen Schlesinger

About the Author

Stephen Schlesinger is Director of the World Policy Institute. Stephen Kinzer is a Senior Fellow at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University. John H. Coatsworth is Dean of the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University and former Director of the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies at Harvard University.

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