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The Coup: 1953, The CIA, and The Roots of Modern U.S.-Iranian Relations
The Coup 1953 The CIA and The Roots of Modern US-Iranian Relations
Author: Ervand Abrahamian
In August 1953, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency 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 ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781595588265
ISBN-10: 1595588264
Publication Date: 2/5/2013
Pages: 240
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Publisher: New Press, The
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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