Patriot of Persia: Muhammad Mossadegh and a Tragic Anglo-American Coup

Christopher de Bellaigue, a former contributor to The Economist, brings to light the fascinating story of one of the great anti-colonial heroes of the twentieth century: Muhammad Mossadegh, the great Iranian leader whose untimely demise resulted in the Islamic Revolution of 1979, and a man who has been demonized, ridiculed, and misunderstood in the West while remaining an icon and an inspiration across the Middle East. Patriot of Persia, a new biography exploring his life and impact, opens a crucial new window into Mossadegh--whose role in the evolution of Iran's political climate cannot be overemphasized--providing a resource that will prove equally invaluable to academics, newshounds, and activists as they struggle to understand Mideast politics, Iran, Ahmadinejad, and the future of the region--and the world.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper
Published: 05/15/2012
ISBN: 9780061844706
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.41w x 1.16d
Award: Washington Institute Book Prize - Bronze Medal Winner

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2012
Booklist 06/01/2012 pg. 25
New York Review of Books 08/16/2012 pg. 32