#  Coup d’Etat in Iran? Revisiting 1921 and 1953, and the problem of modern Iranian historiography 

 



####  calendar\_today Date and Time 

 **May 11, 2016** 

 04:30PM - 06:30PM EDT 

####  pin\_drop Location 

 **CMES, Room 102, 38 Kirkland St, Cambridge, MA**  



 

 



 

The CMES Director's Series presents

**Yann** **Richard**  
Professor *Emeritus*, director, l’Institut d’études iraniennes, Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris

Iranian sources do not come readily available when a major political change brings about a return to authoritarian rule, as was the case in February 1921 or August 1953. The nationalistic discourse provides misleading answers by blaming foreign interference. A close analysis dismantles conspiracy theories. Where is the truth? This talk will present newly published documents to reflect on these issues.

**Sponsors:** Aga Khan Fund, Department of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations; Center for Middle Eastern Studies **Contact:** [Liz Flanagan](mailto:elizabethflanagan@fas.harvard.edu)



 

 



 

 See also:- [ Director's Series ](/eventseries/directors-series)
- [ Government ](/research-field/government)
- [ History ](/research-field/history)
- [ Iran ](/research-region/iran)
- [ 2015-16 ](/academic-year/2015-16)
 
 

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