Schlesinger, S
Bitter Fruit: The Story of the American Coup in Guatemala (David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674019300
- author:
- Schlesinger, S
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 358
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Geography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The CIA-backed coup in Guatemala in 1954 remains a pivotal moment in modern history. Bitter Fruit is a detailed account of this event, drawing heavily from U.S. government documents and interviews with former officials. Stephen Schlesinger, Stephen Kinzer, and John H. Coatsworth provide a comprehensive analysis of the operation's impact on Guatemalan democracy and its implications for U.S.-Third World relations. This book serves as a warning about the dangers of unchecked power and the consequences of foreign intervention. By examining this pivotal moment in history, Bitter Fruit offers valuable insights into the complex relationships between governments and international organizations.
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