All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror Paperback – Illustrated, 2 January 2008

What an excellent read. This book gives an excellent account of the events of week in 1953 when coup managed by British and American politicians ,removed the prime Minister of Iran which affected the world around and has carried on the repercussions till now. It tells us how Britishers with their imperialistic mind set exploited Iran for its oil . It gives an intriguing account of propaganda that worked against the loyal and democratic leader of Iran who wanted to benefit and uplift his countryman by its own natural resources ie oil . Book wonderfully explains how Britishers ruled by looting the world thus uplifting their own country. Iran being the legitimate owners of their oil were given shoddy treatment and pennies in return which created hatred against western powers in people . Also corruption among its own people and exploitation by Britishers changed the course of world history which is felt even in new world.

Such a detailed investigative report... it doesnt only records Iran's but the worlds history in a way. Sitting in Asia, i can very well understand the political as well as the social history of the world better now

Written by a journalist, so one would hope this is well researched.The story interrogates the lead up to the ill fated events that brought down a democratic government. Did the country and people deserve such interference? This books paints a rather true picture of colonialism at its worst, and the oppressor’s sense of entitlement.