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All the Shah's Men

An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror
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All the Shah's Men by Stephen Kinzer delves into the CIA-led coup in 1953 that removed Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister, Mohammad Mossadegh. The book explores the intricate geopolitics and American-British interests in Iranian oil that set the stage for Mossadegh's overthrow. Kinzer provides a detailed analysis of the event's lasting impacts on Iran, the Middle East, and global politics.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in the intricacies of international politics and historical events. It offers a detailed and engaging exploration of the 1953 Iranian coup, highlighting its lasting impact on global relations and Middle Eastern history. Readers fascinated by espionage, covert operations, and their geopolitical consequences will find this narrative compelling and illuminating.

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All the Shah's Men

With a thrilling narrative that sheds much light on recent events, this national bestseller brings to life the 1953 CIA coup in Iran that ousted the country's elected prime minister, ushered in a quarter-century of brutal rule under the Shah, and stimulated the rise of Islamic fundamentalism and anti-Americanism in the Middle East.

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With a thrilling narrative that sheds much light on recent events, this national bestseller brings to life the 1953 CIA coup in Iran that ousted the country's elected prime minister, ushered in a quarter-century of brutal rule under the Shah, and stimulated the rise of Islamic fundamentalism and anti-Americanism in the Middle East.

Selected as one of the best books of the year by the Washington Post and The Economist, it now features a new preface by the author on the folly of attacking Iran.

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All the Shah's Men by Stephen Kinzer receives praise for its engaging narrative and comprehensive exploration of the 1953 Iranian coup. Reviewers appreciate the author's ability to weave historical detail with storytelling, offering insights into US-Iran relations. Some critiques focus on perceived biases, but many find it a thought-provoking account of a pivotal event in Middle Eastern history.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470185490

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 January 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Illustration: ill

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 388g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Stephen Kinzer is an award-winning foreign correspondent who has worked in more than fifty countries. He has been New York Times bureau chief in Istanbul, Berlin, and Managua, Nicaragua. His books include Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq and Crescent and Star: Turkey Between Two Worlds .

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