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Bitter Fruit: The Story of the American Coup in Guatemala,Used
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There is a newer edition of this book.Bitter Fruit recounts in telling detail the CIA operation to overthrow the democratically elected government of Jacobo Arbenz of Guatemala in 1954. The 1982 book has become a classic, a textbook case study of Cold War meddling that succeeded only to condemn Guatemala to decades of military dictatorship. The authors make extensive use of U.S. government publications and documents, as well as interviews with former CIA and other officials. The Harvard edition includes a powerful new introduction by historian John Coatsworth, Director of the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies; an insightful prologue by Richard Nuccio, former State Department official who revealed recent evidence of CIA misconduct in Guatemala to Congress; and a compelling afterword by coauthor Stephen Kinzer, now Istanbul bureau chief for the New York Times, summarizing developments that led from the 1954 coup to the peace accords that ended Guatemala's civil strife forty years later.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Bitter Fruit' about? A: 'Bitter Fruit: The Story of the American Coup in Guatemala' recounts the CIA operation that led to the overthrow of Guatemala's democratically elected government in 1954, detailing the consequences of U.S. intervention during the Cold War.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is co-authored by Stephen Kinzer and John Coatsworth, who provide extensive research and insights from U.S. government documents and interviews with officials involved in the events.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the 1999 Harvard edition, which includes a new introduction by historian John Coatsworth and additional insights from Richard Nuccio.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bitter Fruit' have? A: 'Bitter Fruit' has a total of 374 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is there any special content in this edition? A: Yes, the Harvard edition includes a powerful introduction, a prologue discussing CIA misconduct, and an afterword summarizing the impact of the 1954 coup on Guatemala.
- Q: What is the significance of the book? A: 'Bitter Fruit' serves as a classic case study of Cold War intervention, highlighting the long-term effects of U.S. foreign policy in Guatemala.
- Q: When was 'Bitter Fruit' originally published? A: 'Bitter Fruit' was originally published in 1982, making it a well-established resource on the topic.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'Bitter Fruit' is often used as a textbook and reference for studies on U.S. foreign policy and Latin American history.