The Colonels' Coup and the American Embassy

The Colonels' Coup and the American Embassy, Volume 1, is a detailed work of political history and biography focusing on the Cold War era in Europe. Robert V Keeley provides an insider account of the 1967 military takeover in Greece, where a right-wing authoritarian regime seized power. This historical analysis examines how the United States responded to the coup and the subsequent alliance formed with the repressive government due to a shared fear of Communism.

As a primary source of Greek and American political relations between 1966 and 1969, this book details the internal debates within the U.S. Embassy. Keeley describes the formulation of U.S. policy and the disputes among policymakers regarding the Papadopoulos regime. This account offers a professional perspective on the diplomatic tensions and administrative decisions that shaped the geopolitical landscape of Greece during this volatile period.