The Coup
1953, the CIA, and the Roots of Modern U.S. - Iranian Revelations
From Ervand Abrahamian, a leading historian on the Middle East, comes a lucid account of the CIA's 1953 coup in Iran and how it paved the way to today's diplomatic gridlock. Coup
In this well-documented account [that] will become indispensable reading for students of the modern Middle East' (Choice), Abrahamian uncovers little-known documents that challenge conventional interpretations of the 1953 Iranian governmental coup. Offering 'new insights into his history-shattering event' (Reason.com), his riveting account transforms America's understanding of a crucial turning point in modern U.S. - Iranian relations.'
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1953, the CIA, and the Roots of Modern U.S. - Iranian Revelations
From Ervand Abrahamian, a leading historian on the Middle East, comes a lucid account of the CIA's 1953 coup in Iran and how it paved the way to today's diplomatic gridlock. Coup
In this well-documented account [that] will become indispensable reading for students of the modern Middle East' (Choice), Abrahamian uncovers little-known documents that challenge conventional interpretations of the 1953 Iranian governmental coup. Offering 'new insights into his history-shattering event' (Reason.com), his riveting account transforms America's understanding of a crucial turning point in modern U.S. - Iranian relations.'
