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Middle East - The Fall of Heaven: The Pahlavis and the Final Days of Imperial Iran

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Book Synopsis: An immersive, gripping account of the rise and fall of Iran's glamorous Pahlavi dynasty, written with the cooperation of the late Shah's widow, Empress Farah, Iranian revolutionaries and US officials from the Carter administration.In this remarkably human portrait of one of the twentieth century's most complicated personalities, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Andrew Scott Cooper traces the Shah's life from childhood through his ascension to the throne in 1941. He draws the turbulence of the post-war era during which the Shah survived assassination attempts and coup plots to build a modern, pro-Western state and launch Iran onto the world stage as one of the world's top five powers. Readers get the story of the Shah's political career alongside the story of his courtship and marriage to Farah Diba, who became a power in her own right, the beloved family they created, and an exclusive look at life inside the palace during the Iranian Revolution. Cooper's investigative account ultimately delivers the fall of the Pahlavi dynasty through the eyes of those who were there: leading Iranian revolutionaries; President Jimmy Carter and White House officials; US Ambassador William Sullivan and his staff in the American embassy in Tehran; American families caught up in the drama; even Empress Farah herself, and the rest of the Iranian Imperial family. Intimate and sweeping at once, The Fall of Heaven recreates in stunning detail the dramatic and final days of one of the world's most legendary ruling families, the unseating of which helped set the stage for the current state of the Middle East.

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Immerse yourself in the riveting tale of power, glamour, and political upheaval with "The Fall of Heaven: The Pahlavis and the Final Days of Imperial Iran." Authored by Andrew Scott Cooper, this gripping account takes you on a journey through the rise and fall of Iran's enigmatic Pahlavi dynasty. Cooper leaves no stone unturned as he unravels the complex life of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, from his childhood to his ascension to the throne in 1941.

Experience the tumultuous post-war era, where the Shah faced numerous assassination attempts and coup plots while striving to build a modern and pro-Western state. This remarkable narrative highlights the Shah's political achievements alongside a captivating love story – his courtship and marriage to Empress Farah Diba. Witness the creation of a beloved family and gain an exclusive glimpse into the inner workings of their palace during the Iranian Revolution.

Through extensive research and interviews, Cooper brings you firsthand accounts of the fall of the Pahlavi dynasty. You'll be transported to the heart of the action, hearing the perspectives of Iranian revolutionaries, President Jimmy Carter and his administration, and the American embassy staff in Tehran. Even Empress Farah herself sheds light on this pivotal period in history, offering an unprecedented look into the lives of the Iranian Imperial family.

With its perfect blend of intimacy and sweeping narrative, "The Fall of Heaven" paints a vivid picture of the final days of one of the world's most legendary ruling families. Gain a deeper understanding of the events that shaped the Middle East's current state. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into an enthralling story that has captivated readers worldwide.

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