The Coup: 1953, the Cia, and the Roots of Modern U.S.-Iranian Relations

by Ervand Abrahamian

Book Overview

In August 1953, the CIA orchestrated the swift overthrow of Iran's democratically elected leader and installed Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in his place. Over the next twenty-six years, the United States backed the unpopular, authoritarian shah and his secret police; in exchange, it reaped a share of Iran's oil wealth and became a key player in this volatile region.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1620970864
• ISBN13: 9781620970867
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: New Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.2"