Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq

Synopsis of Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq

In 'Overthrow', Stephen Kinzer tells the stories of audacious politicians, spies, military commanders, and business executives who took it upon themselves to depose monarchs, presidents, and prime ministers. He also shows that the U.S. government has often pursued these operations without understanding the countries involved; as a result, many of them have had disastrous long-term consequences. In a compelling and provocative history that takes readers to fourteen countries, including Cuba, Iran, South Vietnam, Chile, and Iraq, Kinzer surveys modern American history from a new and often surprising perspective.