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Iran 1953: 'A Casual Coup with a Few Dollars'

Christopher de Bellaigue discusses the American- and British-backed coup in Iran in 1953 and its far-reaching effects on the Iranian psyche. more

Iran 1953: 'A Casual Coup with a Few Dollars'

Christopher de Bellaigue discusses the American- and British-backed coup in Iran in 1953 and its far-reaching effects on the Iranian psyche. more

Christopher de Bellaigue: Patriot of Persia (Complete)

Christopher de Bellaigue explores the tragic U.S.- and U.K.-backed coup that removed Iranian Prime Minister Muhammad Mossadegh from power in 1953. more

Christopher de Bellaigue: Patriot of Persia (Complete)

Christopher de Bellaigue explores the tragic U.S.- and U.K.-backed coup that removed Iranian Prime Minister Muhammad Mossadegh from power in 1953. more
Picture dated 20 November 1953 of Iranian ex-Premier Mohammed Mossadegh using his hand to make a point during one of his frequent interruptions of court proceedings in Tehran's military tribunal, trying him for treason. (STF/AFP/Getty Images)

Book Excerpt: 'Patriot of Persia' by Christopher de Bellaigue

Read the prologue from the new book about former Iranian prime minister Muhammad Mossadegh. Author Christopher de Bellaigue will appear at Asia Society New York on Tuesday, May 15. more