Kinzer, Stephen
Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq
- ISBN 13:
- 9780805082401
- author:
- Kinzer, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Times Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 14.1 x 2.1 x 21.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History - U.S.
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Overthrow: A Fast-Paced Narrative History of the United States' Regime Change Operations Regime change has been a cornerstone of US foreign policy for over a century, with the country having toppled fourteen foreign governments since 1893. From the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy to the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the US has not hesitated to depose governments that stood in the way of its political and economic goals. In this compelling history, Stephen Kinzer tells the stories of the audacious politicians, spies, military commanders, and business executives who took it upon themselves to depose monarchs, presidents, and prime ministers. Kinzer's narrative history takes readers to fourteen countries, including Cuba, Iran, South Vietnam, Chile, and Iraq, offering a new and often surprising perspective on modern American history. The author shows that the US government has often pursued these operations without understanding the countries involved, resulting in disastrous long-term consequences. With detailed and passionate storytelling, Kinzer sheds light on the complexities of US foreign policy and the true cost of regime change.
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