Bitter Fruit: The Story of the American Coup in Guatemala, Revised and Expanded (Series on Latin American Studies)
by Stephen Kinzer, Stephen Schlesinger, John H. Coatsworth
Chronicles the 1954 American-backed coup in Guatemala, its causes, key actors, and enduring regional impact using documented sources.
About This Book
Bitter Fruit examines the events surrounding the 1954 overthrow of Guatemala's elected government.
The book explores the roles of the United States government and major corporations in the intervention.
Authors draw on declassified documents and firsthand reporting to present the historical context.
This revised edition includes additional material and updated analysis of the coup's aftermath.
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