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
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 is the first trade book to put the 1953 coup in context, filling a gap in the understanding of Iran's history. Abrahamian relies on little-known archival information to position the coup and its aftermath.
“"Subtle, lucid, and well-proportioned."”
"Not only is this book important because of its presentation of history. It is also important because it might be predicting the future."
—Counterpunch
—The Spectator
"A valuable corrective to previous work and an important contribution to Iranian history."
—American Historical Review
"An engaging tale of the machinations, intrigues, and personalities at the heart of the crisis."
—Publishers Weekly
"A must-read for anyone wanting a clearer understanding of the history behind current U.S.-Iranian relations."
—Library Journal
Ervand Abrahamian is the author of several books, including Tortured Confessions, Khomeinism, Iran Between Two Revolutions, and A History of Modern Iran. He is Distinguished Professor of Iranian and Middle Eastern History and Politics at the City University of New York. He lives in Brooklyn.
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 is the first trade book to put the 1953 coup in context, filling a gap in the understanding of Iran's history. Abrahamian relies on little-known archival information to position the coup and its aftermath.
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