Review:

All The Shah's Men: An American Coup And The Roots Of Middle East Terror

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All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror is a book by Stephen Kinzer that explores the 1953 coup in Iran orchestrated by the CIA and MI6, which overthrew Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and installed the Shah.

Key Features

  • Detailed account of the 1953 coup in Iran
  • Analysis of US and British involvement in the coup
  • Examination of the consequences of the coup on Iran and the Middle East

Pros

  • Provides a thorough examination of a significant historical event
  • Offers insight into Western intervention in the Middle East

Cons

  • Some readers may find the subject matter controversial or sensitive

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