Publisher's Synopsis
This current volume is a translation of a series of articles on the Pahlavi dynasty, the last dynasty to rule in Iran before the establishment of the Islamic Republic. Ruling from 1925-1979, the Pahlavi attempted to alter Iran's national identity and cultural direction and interacted with world powers in a critical period of modern history. This book details the unexpected rise of Reza Khan to the throne, the events of his and his son's reigns, and the subsequent downfall of the Pahlavi dynasty which marked the end of two millennia of monarchical rule in Iran.
