Sentence examples for part in the overthrow of from inspiring English sources

British intelligence also played a part in the overthrow of the elected government of Mohammad Mosaddegh in 1953.

He emigrated to France in 1841 and on his return in 1843 took part in the overthrow of the government of Gen. Baldomero Espartero.

Golconda took part in the overthrow of Vijayanagar (1565) and thereafter was mainly concerned with expansion along the coastal Carnatic (Karnakata).

Although his part in the overthrow of the monarchy by the insurrection of August 10, 1792, remains obscure, he was largely credited with its success.

His opportunity came in 1956, when he took part in the overthrow of another dictator, Julio Lozano, and was appointed defence minister and head of the armed forces.

Vargas declared also that the military had manipulated his movement by essentially forcing him to take part in the overthrow of Mahuad.

Olivia Byard Witney, Oxfordshire  As the doors of St Paul's Cathedral clanged shut against protesters and public alike, I could not help remembering how the doors of St George's Cathedral, Cape Town, were flung open to protesters against apartheid of every race and creed, playing no small part in the eventual overthrow of that detestable system.

The DP leadership reluctantly agreed to act as a constitutional opposition, but Yoweri Museveni, who had played a significant part in the military overthrow of Amin, refused to accept the UPC victory.

In some cases, they result in the overthrow of governments.

Moscow denies it is orchestrating the militants, who say they want the chance to join Crimea in becoming part of Russia following the overthrow of Moscow-backed president Viktor Yanukovich after months of street protests in Kiev.

However he played a part in paving the way for the overthrow of Mugabe in 2017.