King of Kings : The Iranian Revolution - a Story of Hubris , Delusion and Catastrophic Miscalculation by Scott Anderson
Especially timely with the protests and crackdown now occurring in Iran, and the U.S. pronouncements .
This is not a history of the Iranian Revolution of the 1970’s but rather a look into what the U.S. government did and did not do from the Presidents, the military, the CIA and the State Department. Useful case study in attempting “ regime change” . Also highly recommend this author’s earlier book on the Middle East “ Lawrence IN Arabia “ ( emphasis added.)
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Consider reading the author’s ( Wikerson’s) newer book “Caste”.
Please do not forget that these are historical FICTION, not “ nonfiction” books ( Marie Benedict’s books) Entertaining, well- written but fiction.
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“King” by Eng was well worth the read .
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That is exactly how I feel after reading Chasing Beauty as well!
Thanks! I did read Caste in 2021, and it was excellent. She is truly an extraordinarily talented reader and researcher.
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Yes, I loved Who is Government also. The unsung heroes.
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Solito was awesome as an audio too. It was read by the author.
Family of Spies is my next audio—waiting for me to finish Ian McEwan.
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River of Doubt by Candice Millard is an amazing read about Theodore Roosevelt and entourage discovering the uncharted Amazon River. You’ve never read roughing it quite like this. She also intertwines his personal life and makes this president I knew nothing of, very real.
Also The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan. I read this book in preparation for a cruise of the Great Lakes last May. Growing up near Lake Michigan I really was taught nothing about the dynamics of the lakes. I do recall learning of the St Lawrence Seaway but had no idea the effect it had in my own backyard until I read this book. The future of the lakes is a topic everyone should be aware of. Fascinating read.
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