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Book TitleCoup : 1953, the Cia, and the Roots of Modern U. S. -Iranian Relations

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2013

TopicUnited States / 20th Century, Intelligence & Espionage, International Relations / General, World / Middle Eastern, Middle East / Iran

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GenrePolitical Science, History

AuthorErvand Abrahamian

FormatHardcover

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ReviewsA Choice magazine Outstanding Academic Title selection The CIA-sponsored coup in 1953 that deposed Muhammad Mossadeq, Iran's popular prime minister, is often noted as a failure of interventionist foreign policy. In this slim, readable volume, Iran scholar Abrahamian (A History of Modern Iran) delves into the genesis and aftermath of that operation, challenging the idea that Mossadeq's intransigence made the putsch inevitable. Making extensive use of recently declassified diplomatic cables and the archives of multinational oil companies—especially the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, now BP—the author makes the case that the U.K. and the U.S., unwilling ‘to back down over the hard issue of nationalization [of the oil industry]... were the main stumbling blocks' in the relationship between Iran and the West. . . . his primer skillfully weaves together primary sources to tell an engaging tale of the machinations, intrigues, and personalities at the heart of the crisis." — Publishers Weekly "Abrahamian has done for Iran what de Tocqueville did for France." —Edward Mortimer, author of Faith and Power: The Politics of Islam , on Ervand Abrahamian's A History of Modern Iran "A relevant, readable study of the foreign-engineered 1953 Iranian coup reminds us of the cause that won't go away: oil." — Kirkus "In this thorough, well–researched work, Abrahamian (Iranian & Middle Eastern history & politics, CUNY) breaks down the generally accepted understanding of the details behind the 1953 CIA–run coup that ousted Iran's prime minister, Muhammad Mossadeq, and supported the shah. The author reveals some of the primary motivations behind the current Iranian hostility toward the United States and other Western governments. Through his well–documented research, Abrahamian paints a picture of the coup in the context of British and U.S. oil interests, contrasting these motivations with the desire to curb the spread of Soviet influences. In his examination of information recently made available from the British Foreign Office, the U.S. Department of State, the Anglo–Iranian Oil Company (now BP), and other government documents, Abrahamian pieces together the intricacies of the relationships among these parties and provides a sound argument for the control of oil resources as the dominating issue behind the coup. VERDICT This latest research from Abrahamian is a must read for anyone wanting a clearer understanding of the history behind current U.S.–Iranian relations. Recommended for Middle East–history enthusiasts and specialists, as well as those seeking a full understanding of current international affairs. " — Library Journal, A Choice magazine Outstanding Academic Title selection "The CIA-sponsored coup in 1953 that deposed Muhammad Mossadeq, Iran's popular prime minister, is often noted as a failure of interventionist foreign policy. In this slim, readable volume, Iran scholar Abrahamian (A History of Modern Iran) delves into the genesis and aftermath of that operation, challenging the idea that Mossadeq's intransigence made the putsch inevitable. Making extensive use of recently declassified diplomatic cables and the archives of multinational oil companies--especially the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, now BP--the author makes the case that the U.K. and the U.S., unwilling 'to back down over the hard issue of nationalization [of the oil industry]... were the main stumbling blocks' in the relationship between Iran and the West. . . . his primer skillfully weaves together primary sources to tell an engaging tale of the machinations, intrigues, and personalities at the heart of the crisis." -- Publishers Weekly "Abrahamian has done for Iran what de Tocqueville did for France." --Edward Mortimer, author of Faith and Power: The Politics of Islam , on Ervand Abrahamian's A History of Modern Iran "A relevant, readable study of the foreign-engineered 1953 Iranian coup reminds us of the cause that won't go away: oil." -- Kirkus "In this thorough, well-researched work, Abrahamian (Iranian & Middle Eastern history & politics, CUNY) breaks down the generally accepted understanding of the details behind the 1953 CIA-run coup that ousted Iran's prime minister, Muhammad Mossadeq, and supported the shah. The author reveals some of the primary motivations behind the current Iranian hostility toward the United States and other Western governments. Through his well-documented research, Abrahamian paints a picture of the coup in the context of British and U.S. oil interests, contrasting these motivations with the desire to curb the spread of Soviet influences. In his examination of information recently made available from the British Foreign Office, the U.S. Department of State, the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company (now BP), and other government documents, Abrahamian pieces together the intricacies of the relationships among these parties and provides a sound argument for the control of oil resources as the dominating issue behind the coup. VERDICT This latest research from Abrahamian is a must read for anyone wanting a clearer understanding of the history behind current U.S.-Iranian relations. Recommended for Middle East-history enthusiasts and specialists, as well as those seeking a full understanding of current international affairs. " -- Library Journal, "Abrahamian has done for Iran what de Tocqueville did for France." -Edward Mortimer, author of Faith and Power: The Politics of Islam , on Ervand Abrahamian's A History of Modern Iran, "The CIA-sponsored coup in 1953 that deposed Muhammad Mossadeq, Iran's popular prime minister, is often noted as a failure of interventionist foreign policy. In this slim, readable volume, Iran scholar Abrahamian (A History of Modern Iran) delves into the genesis and aftermath of that operation, challenging the idea that Mossadeq's intransigence made the putsch inevitable. Making extensive use of recently declassified diplomatic cables and the archives of multinational oil companies--especially the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, now BP--the author makes the case that the U.K. and the U.S., unwilling 'to back down over the hard issue of nationalization [of the oil industry]... were the main stumbling blocks' in the relationship between Iran and the West. . . . his primer skillfully weaves together primary sources to tell an engaging tale of the machinations, intrigues, and personalities at the heart of the crisis." -- Publishers Weekly "Abrahamian has done for Iran what de Tocqueville did for France." --Edward Mortimer, author of Faith and Power: The Politics of Islam , on Ervand Abrahamian's A History of Modern Iran "A relevant, readable study of the foreign-engineered 1953 Iranian coup reminds us of the cause that won't go away: oil." -- Kirkus "In this thorough, well-researched work, Abrahamian (Iranian & Middle Eastern history & politics, CUNY) breaks down the generally accepted understanding of the details behind the 1953 CIA-run coup that ousted Iran's prime minister, Muhammad Mossadeq, and supported the shah. The author reveals some of the primary motivations behind the current Iranian hostility toward the United States and other Western governments. Through his well-documented research, Abrahamian paints a picture of the coup in the context of British and U.S. oil interests, contrasting these motivations with the desire to curb the spread of Soviet influences. In his examination of information recently made available from the British Foreign Office, the U.S. Department of State, the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company (now BP), and other government documents, Abrahamian pieces together the intricacies of the relationships among these parties and provides a sound argument for the control of oil resources as the dominating issue behind the coup. VERDICT This latest research from Abrahamian is a must read for anyone wanting a clearer understanding of the history behind current U.S.-Iranian relations. Recommended for Middle East-history enthusiasts and specialists, as well as those seeking a full understanding of current international affairs. " -- Library Journal, A Choice magazine Outstanding Academic Title selection The CIA-sponsored coup in 1953 that deposed Muhammad Mossadeq, Iran's popular prime minister, is often noted as a failure of interventionist foreign policy. In this slim, readable volume, Iran scholar Abrahamian (A History of Modern Iran) delves into the genesis and aftermath of that operation, challenging the idea that Mossadeq's intransigence made the putsch inevitable. Making extensive use of recently declassified diplomatic cables and the archives of multinational oil companies—especially the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, now BP—the author makes the case that the U.K. and the U.S., unwilling #145;to back down over the hard issue of nationalization [of the oil industry]... were the main stumbling blocks' in the relationship between Iran and the West. . . . his primer skillfully weaves together primary sources to tell an engaging tale of the machinations, intrigues, and personalities at the heart of the crisis." — Publishers Weekly "Abrahamian has done for Iran what de Tocqueville did for France." —Edward Mortimer, author of Faith and Power: The Politics of Islam , on Ervand Abrahamian's A History of Modern Iran "A relevant, readable study of the foreign-engineered 1953 Iranian coup reminds us of the cause that won't go away: oil." — Kirkus "In this thorough, well--researched work, Abrahamian (Iranian & Middle Eastern history & politics, CUNY) breaks down the generally accepted understanding of the details behind the 1953 CIA--run coup that ousted Iran's prime minister, Muhammad Mossadeq, and supported the shah. The author reveals some of the primary motivations behind the current Iranian hostility toward the United States and other Western governments. Through his well--documented research, Abrahamian paints a picture of the coup in the context of British and U.S. oil interests, contrasting these motivations with the desire to curb the spread of Soviet influences. In his examination of information recently made available from the British Foreign Office, the U.S. Department of State, the Anglo--Iranian Oil Company (now BP), and other government documents, Abrahamian pieces together the intricacies of the relationships among these parties and provides a sound argument for the control of oil resources as the dominating issue behind the coup. VERDICT This latest research from Abrahamian is a must read for anyone wanting a clearer understanding of the history behind current U.S.--Iranian relations. Recommended for Middle East--history enthusiasts and specialists, as well as those seeking a full understanding of current international affairs. " — Library Journal, The CIA-sponsored coup in 1953 that deposed Muhammad Mossadeq, Iran's popular prime minister, is often noted as a failure of interventionist foreign policy. In this slim, readable volume, Iran scholar Abrahamian (A History of Modern Iran) delves into the genesis and aftermath of that operation, challenging the idea that Mossadeq's intransigence made the putsch inevitable. Making extensive use of recently declassified diplomatic cables and the archives of multinational oil companies—especially the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, now BP—the author makes the case that the U.K. and the U.S., unwilling #145;to back down over the hard issue of nationalization [of the oil industry]... were the main stumbling blocks' in the relationship between Iran and the West. . . . his primer skillfully weaves together primary sources to tell an engaging tale of the machinations, intrigues, and personalities at the heart of the crisis." — Publishers Weekly "Abrahamian has done for Iran what de Tocqueville did for France." —Edward Mortimer, author of Faith and Power: The Politics of Islam , on Ervand Abrahamian's A History of Modern Iran "A relevant, readable study of the foreign-engineered 1953 Iranian coup reminds us of the cause that won't go away: oil." — Kirkus "In this thorough, well-researched work, Abrahamian (Iranian & Middle Eastern history & politics, CUNY) breaks down the generally accepted understanding of the details behind the 1953 CIA-run coup that ousted Iran's prime minister, Muhammad Mossadeq, and supported the shah. The author reveals some of the primary motivations behind the current Iranian hostility toward the United States and other Western governments. Through his well-documented research, Abrahamian paints a picture of the coup in the context of British and U.S. oil interests, contrasting these motivations with the desire to curb the spread of Soviet influences. In his examination of information recently made available from the British Foreign Office, the U.S. Department of State, the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company (now BP), and other government documents, Abrahamian pieces together the intricacies of the relationships among these parties and provides a sound argument for the control of oil resources as the dominating issue behind the coup. VERDICT This latest research from Abrahamian is a must read for anyone wanting a clearer understanding of the history behind current U.S.-Iranian relations. Recommended for Middle East-history enthusiasts and specialists, as well as those seeking a full understanding of current international affairs. " -- Library Journal, "The CIA-sponsored coup in 1953 that deposed Muhammad Mossadeq, Iran's popular prime minister, is often noted as a failure of interventionist foreign policy. In this slim, readable volume, Iran scholar Abrahamian (A History of Modern Iran) delves into the genesis and aftermath of that operation, challenging the idea that Mossadeq's intransigence made the putsch inevitable. Making extensive use of recently declassified diplomatic cables and the archives of multinational oil companies--especially the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, now BP--the author makes the case that the U.K. and the U.S., unwilling 'to back down over the hard issue of nationalization [of the oil industry]... were the main stumbling blocks' in the relationship between Iran and the West. . . . his primer skillfully weaves together primary sources to tell an engaging tale of the machinations, intrigues, and personalities at the heart of the crisis." -- Publishers Weekly "Abrahamian has done for Iran what de Tocqueville did for France." --Edward Mortimer, author of Faith and Power: The Politics of Islam , on Ervand Abrahamian's A History of Modern Iran "A relevant, readable study of the foreign-engineered 1953 Iranian coup reminds us of the cause that won't go away: oil." -- Kirkus, "Abrahamian has done for Iran what de Tocqueville did for France." --Edward Mortimer, author of Faith and Power: The Politics of Islam , on Ervand Abrahamian's A History of Modern Iran "A relevant, readable study of the foreign-engineered 1953 Iranian coup reminds us of the cause that won't go away: oil." - Kirkus

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SynopsisFrom 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., 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 and became a key player in this volatile region. The blowback was almost inevitable, as this new and revealing history of the coup and its consequences shows. When the 1979 Iranian Revolution deposed the shah and replaced his puppet government with a radical Islamic republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the shift reverberated throughout the Middle East and the world, casting a long, dark shadow over U.S.-Iran relations that extends to the present day. In this authoritative new history of the coup and its aftermath, noted Iran scholar Ervand Abrahamian uncovers little-known documents that challenge conventional interpretations and also sheds new light on how the American role in the coup influenced U.S.-Iranian relations, both past and present. Drawing from the hitherto closed archives of British Petroleum, the Foreign Office, and the U.S. State Department, as well as from Iranian memoirs and published interviews, Abrahamian's riveting account of this key historical event will change America's understanding of a crucial turning point in modern U.S.-Iranian relations., An "absorbing" account of the CIA's 1953 coup in Iran--essential reading for anyone concerned about Iran's role in the world today ( Harper's Magazine ). In August 1953, the Central Intelligence Agency orchestrated the swift overthrow of Iran's democratically elected leader and installed Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in his place. When the 1979 Iranian Revolution deposed the shah and replaced his puppet government with a radical Islamic republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the shift reverberated throughout the Middle East and the world, casting a long, dark shadow over United States-Iran relations that extends to the present day. In this authoritative new history of the coup and its aftermath, noted Iran scholar Ervand Abrahamian uncovers little-known documents that challenge conventional interpretations and sheds new light on how the American role in the coup influenced diplomatic relations between the two countries, past and present. Drawing from the hitherto closed archives of British Petroleum, the Foreign Office, and the US State Department, as well as from Iranian memoirs and published interviews, Abrahamian's riveting account of this key historical event will change America's understanding of a crucial turning point in modern United States-Iranian relations. A Choice Outstanding Academic Title "Not only is this book important because of its presentation of history. It is also important because it might be predicting the future." -- Counterpunch "Subtle, lucid, and well-proportioned." -- The Spectator "A valuable corrective to previous work and an important contribution to Iranian history." -- American Historical Review

LC Classification NumberDS318.6.A26 2013