Operation Ajax: The Story of the CIA Coup that Remade the Middle East
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (812 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00PEOIYSW |
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| Number of Pages | : | 445 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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The year is 1953. As the value of oil skyrockets, global power brokers are taking an increased interest in the ruling political regimes of the Middle East. Every actor has a stake. Democratically elected prime minister Mohammed Mossadegh’s calls to overthrow the elites and take back Iran resonates among the people, and immediately American, British, and Persian agents begin to hatch plans for insurrection. British agents have controlled Iranian oil exports for a generation, with the tacit approval of the Shah, but the landscape there has started to change. Deals are made behind closed doors. Iran’s oil will flow to the West, by any means necessary. Operation Ajax is the story of the CIA coup that removed Mossadegh and reinstalled the monarchy. Produced by a team of award-winning artists and based on an award-winning interactive storytelling app, Operation Ajax is a thrilling tale of real-life intrigue.From the Trade Paperback edition.
. Mike de Seve is an Emmy-nominated animation writer and director who has worked for Dreamworks, Cartoon Network, NBC, the CW, and Warner Brothers on projects such as Madagascar, Shrek 2, and the original Beavis and Butthead. Daniel Burwen is the founder and Creative Director of Cognito Comics
Jeffrey L Hylton said A gripping, compelling and disturbing experience! I couldn't put it down!. If you think you understand the Middle East, but you don't know the story of Operation Ajax, then you probably don't actually understand the Middle East. This gorgeous, complex graphic novel expertly tells the little-known true story of a CIA operation which essentially overthrew the democratically-elected government of Iran in the 1950s.It's an utterly-engrossing, masterfully-woven tapestry of int. This book presents historically accurate information in the form of This book presents historically accurate information in the form of a graphic novel. This is a story everyone should know, given the current political climate.. "Five Stars" according to Pamm Mosey. Gift for my adult son who loves it.
“A stunning and truly immersive experience—a story of oil and espionage that details the deceit, action, and intrigue behind one of the biggest blows to Iran's continuing fight for freedom. Aesthetically beautiful.” —Reza Aslan, author of Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus Nazareth “Important stories that grab you because of their artistry and their beautiful images.” —Amy Goodman “An ambitious work of artistry.” —Brian Thies, comic book artist, Star Wars: Legacy, Winter Soldier “Emotionally and politically charged, Operation Ajax delivers a convincing narrative that derives its drama not from its impressive presentation or dramatic fury, but from uncomfortable truths.”—Kevin Hanna, comic book writer and artist, The Clockwork Girl, Creature Academy