Fire Beneath the Ashes: The United States and Iran: A Historic Perspective 1829-1947

The author painstakingly analyses the relation of the two countries. He illustrates the great achievement of those Americans who came to Iran without any government affi liation. They accomplished their goal with self sacrifi ces and devotion. Many of them gave their lives for what they believed, thus creating tremendous respect for the Americans. Vis-à-vis to the individuals, he points out the failure of the United States government almost, in every respect. He exemplifi es the shortcoming...