Memoirs of Ardeshir Zahedi

Text in Persian. Volume II covers the period 1954 to 1965. In it a fascinating first-hand account is given of significant historical events including: his friendship with Princess Shahnaz, the Shah's only child and how it developed into love and then marriage; the last years and the passing of his [...]
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Text in Persian. Volume II covers the period 1954 to 1965. In it a fascinating first-hand account is given of significant historical events including: his friendship with Princess Shahnaz, the Shah's only child and how it developed into love and then marriage; the last years and the passing of his father Fazlollah Zahedi the former Prime Minister; the Shah's separation from Soraya and Zahedi's role in helping to find a new queen; his ambassadorships to the United States and England and his friendships with the powerful and famous of both countries; and his later divorce from Princess Shahnaz. The Shahs important state visit to India and Pakistan; the relations between Iran and England; as well as the attempt on the life of the Shah in 1965 are also discussed.