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A review by bajohnson
All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror by Stephen Kinzer
3.0
Enjoyable read, but I have two issues with the book.
First, the author glosses over Mossadegh's imperfections. The man ruled as a virtual dictator after he received emergency powers. So much for a love of the rule of law.
Second, I'm not sure I agree with the idea that had the coup not happened, Iran would be a stable, peaceful democracy. I think there is a good chance that the communists or mullahs would have seized power eventually. Both hated Mossadegh.
First, the author glosses over Mossadegh's imperfections. The man ruled as a virtual dictator after he received emergency powers. So much for a love of the rule of law.
Second, I'm not sure I agree with the idea that had the coup not happened, Iran would be a stable, peaceful democracy. I think there is a good chance that the communists or mullahs would have seized power eventually. Both hated Mossadegh.