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...
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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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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780470185490 (047018549X)
ASIN: 047018549X
Publish date: January 1st 2008
Publisher: Wiley
Pages no: 258
Edition language: English
Utterly fascinating and depressing at the same time. Though not the most gripping book I've ever read (a fair bit of history and names to slog through), it was insightful and thought-provoking, especially in light of current affairs in the Middle East. Like a fine wine or good beer, this book is ...
A real winner -- for anyone who wants to understand Iran... Brilliant book
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