All the Shah's Men
This is the first full-length account of the CIA's coup d'etat in Iran in 1953—a covert operation whose consequences are still with us today. Written by a noted New York Times journalist, this book is based on documents about the coup (including some lengthy internal CIA reports) that have now...
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This is the first full-length account of the CIA's coup d'etat in Iran in 1953—a covert operation whose consequences are still with us today. Written by a noted New York Times journalist, this book is based on documents about the coup (including some lengthy internal CIA reports) that have now been declassified. Stephen Kinzer's compelling narrative is at once a vital piece of history, a cautionary tale, and a real-life espionage thriller.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780471265177 (0471265179)
Publish date: July 11th 2003
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (Hoboken, NJ)
Pages no: 272
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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