A Prince's Memoir of Iran: From the Shah to the Ayatollah
In the annals of history, the Iranian Revolution stands as a watershed moment, a time when a nation rose up against its oppressive ruler and ushered in a new era of political and social change. At the heart of this tumultuous period was Prince Gholam Reza Pahlavi, the younger brother of the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 3198 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 760 pages |
In his gripping memoir, *A Prince's Memoir of Iran: From the Shah to the Ayatollah*, Prince Gholam Reza offers a unique and deeply personal account of the revolution that forever altered the course of his life and his country. With unflinching honesty and remarkable insight, he paints a vivid portrait of the Shah, the Ayatollah Khomeini, and the complex cast of characters who shaped this pivotal moment in history.
Prince Gholam Reza was born in 1923, the son of Reza Shah Pahlavi, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty. From an early age, he was groomed to play a role in the Iranian government, and he served as Minister of Court under his brother, the Shah. However, he soon grew disillusioned with the Shah's increasingly authoritarian rule and his close ties to the United States.
As the Iranian Revolution gained momentum in the late 1970s, Prince Gholam Reza found himself torn between his loyalty to his brother and his belief that the Shah's rule was no longer sustainable. He ultimately sided with the revolution, and he played a key role in negotiating the Shah's departure from Iran in January 1979.
After the Shah's departure, Prince Gholam Reza remained in Iran and worked to support the new Islamic government. However, he soon came to realize that the revolution had taken a radical turn, and he was forced to flee the country in 1980. Since then, he has lived in exile, but he has never stopped speaking out for the Iranian people and their right to freedom and democracy.
*A Prince's Memoir of Iran: From the Shah to the Ayatollah* is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the Iranian Revolution and its impact on Iran and the world. Prince Gholam Reza Pahlavi's firsthand account provides an invaluable window into this tumultuous period of history, and his insights into the Shah, the Ayatollah, and the Iranian people are both fascinating and thought-provoking.
Praise for *A Prince's Memoir of Iran: From the Shah to the Ayatollah*
"A fascinating and deeply personal account of the Iranian Revolution from one of its key participants. Prince Gholam Reza Pahlavi's memoir is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand this pivotal moment in history." - Karim Sadjadpour, author of *The Persian Gamble: How Iran's Nuclear Ambitions are Reshaping the Middle East*
"A tour de force. Prince Gholam Reza Pahlavi has written a memoir that is both gripping and insightful. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Iranian Revolution and its aftermath." - Reza Aslan, author of *Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth*
"A powerful and moving account of the Iranian Revolution from a unique perspective. Prince Gholam Reza Pahlavi's memoir is a valuable contribution to our understanding of this complex and tumultuous period in history." - Trita Parsi, author of *Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran, and the Triumph of Diplomacy*
4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 3198 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 760 pages |
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4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 3198 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 760 pages |