All the Shahs Men

by Stephen Knzer

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Iran, Book Club

Unknown Binding

Reviews

[Devin Baird · Rating 3 out of 5]

Imagine your government getting overthrown by a man named Kermit. I would be so fucking pissed. US are bad guys, British are arrogant imperialists. The US shoot’s themselves in the foot, thinking only short term, not long term about consequences.

Kermit Roosevelt. Seriously.

[Amber S · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating dive into the CIA’s 1953 coup in Iran. The timing of reading this during current events is eerie and shows how history is always repeating itself.

[Tate Glock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genuinely forgot to finish this book for months. Similarly to how our government has forgot to make peace with Iran for months

Book does really well explaining why Iran is so messed up, and of course the British and US are the main culprits.

5/5 this book is bomb

[Zac d'Ancona · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved reading this at a very pertinent time indeed hmmmm but however having described how evil Britain and America are for 250 pages it was strange in the epilogue when the author was all like well fuck Iran as well

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have read, but also one of the most infuriating. This is an element of history that is under-discussed in the West, and about which I think we should all learn more.

[Casey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Who knew Britain was so men to Iran?

[Ted Saad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating but deeply disturbing story. A “must read” for anyone who purports to understand Iran-US relationship in 2026

[aubrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting & insightful

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read in Modern Asian Perspectives, eye opening.

[Isla Lucas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read and follow account of 20th century Iranian history and the role of USA & UK in overthrowing democratically elected Mossadegh.