War In The Garden Of Eden

War In The Garden Of Eden is a non-fiction book written by Kermit Roosevelt. The book is a gripping account of the United States' involvement in the Middle East during the 1950s and 1960s. Roosevelt, who served as a CIA agent during this time, provides an insider's view of the events that led to the overthrow of Iran's Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, the rise of Saddam Hussein in Iraq, and the eventual fall of the Shah of Iran.The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the United States' involvement in the region. The first part covers the CIA's role in the coup that overthrew Mossadegh in 1953. Roosevelt provides a detailed account of the planning and execution of the coup, as well as the aftermath and the impact it had on Iran and the region as a whole.The second part of the book covers the United States' relationship with Iraq during the 1960s and 1970s. Roosevelt provides an in-depth analysis of the rise of Saddam Hussein and the United States' support of his regime, as well as the eventual fallout between the two countries.The final part of the book covers the fall of the Shah of Iran and the rise of the Islamic Republic. Roosevelt provides a fascinating account of the events that led to the Shah's downfall, including the Iranian Revolution and the hostage crisis that followed.Overall, War In The Garden Of Eden is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East and the United States' involvement in the region. Roosevelt's firsthand account provides a unique perspective on the events that shaped the region and continue to impact it today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.