The world watched with fear in November 1979, when Iranian students infiltrated and occupied the American embassy in Tehran. As the city exploded in a fury of revolution, few knew about the six American embassy staff who escaped into hiding. For three months, Ken Taylor, the Canadian ambassador to Iran--along with his wife and embassy staffers--concealed the Americans in their homes, terrified that Ayatollah Khomeini would find out and exact deadly consequences. January 28, 2010, marks the 30th anniversary of an event that ...
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The world watched with fear in November 1979, when Iranian students infiltrated and occupied the American embassy in Tehran. As the city exploded in a fury of revolution, few knew about the six American embassy staff who escaped into hiding. For three months, Ken Taylor, the Canadian ambassador to Iran--along with his wife and embassy staffers--concealed the Americans in their homes, terrified that Ayatollah Khomeini would find out and exact deadly consequences. January 28, 2010, marks the 30th anniversary of an event that stunned the world, when Ken Taylor masterminded the exfiltration of the six diplomats from Tehran. Americans were held in thrall as Ted Koppel updated the nation on the fate of its hostages and the Canadians orchestrated an intrepid escape. Americans celebrated in the streets across the nation, raising banners that read "Thank you, Canada!" In Our Man in Tehran , Robert Wright, author of the award-winning national bestseller Three Nights in Havana , tells the story behind a major historical flashpoint, a story of cloak-and-dagger intrigue, the stuff of John le Carre and Frederick Forsyth made real.
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Arcival b&w photos. Very Good. No Jacket, as Issued. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. The true story of what happened in the American Hostage Taking in Iran, November 1979, when they were rescued by Canadian Ambassador Ken Taylor; now a motion picture, by Robert Wright, author of the award-winning national bestseller Three Nights in Havana. "Tells the story behind a major historical flashpoint, a story of cloak-and-dagger intrigue, the stuff of John le Carré and Frederick Forsyth made real.". Book is in very good condition, spine tight, tiny nick on top corner; with notes, select bibliography and filmography, and index.
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Very Good+ 1554683009. Card covers show light shelf wear.; A bright, solid book.; Trade PB; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 404 pages; "As the city exploded in a fury of revolution, few knew about the six American embassy staff who escaped into hiding. For three months, Ken Taylor, the Canadian ambassador to Iran—along with his wife and embassy staffers—concealed the Americans in their homes, terrified that Ayatollah Khomeini would find out and exact deadly consequences."
