Behind the 1953 Coup in Iran: Thugs, Turncoats, Soldiers, and Spooks

by Ali Rahnema

Book Overview

Ali Rahnema's newest work is a meticulous historical reconstruction of the events surrounding the Iranian coup d' tat in 1953 that led to the overthrow of Mohammed Mosaddeq and his government. Mosaddeq's removal from power has probably attracted more attention than any other event occurring during his tenure because of the role of foreign involvement; the political, economic and social impact on Iran and the long-term impact the ousting had on Iran-U.S...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107429757
• ISBN13: 9781107429758
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"