The Brothers

John Foster Dulles, Allen Dulles, and Their Secret World War

Stephen Kinzer

The book delves into the lives and careers of John Foster Dulles, the former Secretary of State, and his brother Allen Dulles, the former CIA Director, highlighting their influential roles in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War. It explores their involvement in covert operations and their impact on international relations, including coups, espionage, and power struggles.

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All the Shah's Men

An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror

Stephen Kinzer

The book delves into the 1953 CIA-led coup in Iran that overthrew Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and reinstated the Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. It explores the coup's motivations, the execution, and its long-term consequences for Iran and the broader Middle East, including the rise of anti-American sentiment and the groundwork for future conflicts.

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Overthrow

America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq

Stephen Kinzer

The book chronicles the history of the United States' involvement in orchestrating coups and supporting regime changes in various countries around the world, from the late 19th century to the early 21st century. It provides detailed accounts of American interventions in nations such as Hawaii, Iran, Guatemala, Chile, and Iraq, examining the motivations behind these actions and their long-term consequences.

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