Behind the 1953 Coup in Iran

Ali Rahnema''s work is a meticulous historical reconstruction of the Iranian coup d''état 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 impa...