Chronicles the life and times of Mohammad Reza Shah, who ruled from 1941 to 1979 as the last Iranian monarch. This biography provides a perspective on key events in Iranian history, including the 1979 revolution, US-Iran relations, and Iran's nuclear program.

An easily accessible book, which should prove useful to people who are interested in the history and politics of modern Middle East.

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Gholam Reza Afkhami is Senior Scholar at the Foundation for Iranian Studies. Before the revolution of 1979 he was Professor of Political Science at the National University of Iran, Secretary-General of Iran's National Committee for World Literacy Program and Deputy Minister of Interior. He is author of The Iranian Revolution, among other books

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"This book rises above common misconceptions to tell an important story, one that forged the destiny of Iran and changed the course of Middle East history. There is no better book on the Shah, his rule and legacy, and none more enjoyable to read."Vali Nasr, author of The Shia Revival

"A thorough and vivid picture of a very significant period in the political history of Iran and the larger world."Farhad Kazemi, author of Poverty and Revolution in Iran

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Preface
Notes on Transliteration and Translations

PART I. FATHER AND SON

1. The Father
2. Father and Son

3. The Man

   PART II. HARD TIMES

4. Ascending the Throne
5. Azerbaijan
6. Nationalizing Oil
7. Toward the Abyss

8. TPAJAX

   PART III. SECURING THE REALM

9. A New Vista
10. The White Revolution
11. Women and Rights
12. Mastering Oil
13. Commander-in-Chief
14. Development and Dreams

15. Gas, Petrochemicals, and Nuclear Energy

    PART IV. REVOLUTION AND IRONY

16. Politics and Terror
17. SAVAK
18. A Celebration and a Festival
19. The Rastakhiz Party
20. The Gathering Storm
21. I Heard the Message of Your Revolution

22. Melting Like Snow

    PART V. EXILE

23. Trek to Nowhere
24. The Ayatollah's Shadow
25. Almost Bartered

26. Closing in a Dream

    Brief Chronology of the Pahlavi Dynasty
    Appendix 1: Iran's Prime Ministers under the Shah
    Appendix 2: Principles of Iran's White Revolution
    Appendix 3: U.S. Ambassadors to Iran, 1941-1979
    Notes
    Selected Glossary of Terms and Events
    Index