As Iran crowns a new king, Reza Shah is forced into exile.
Stripped of power and family, the fallen monarch begins his final chapter in isolation.
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Book Two – Ep.10: Abdication
in 1941, Britain and the Soviet Union invade Iran in hopes of a regime change and Reza Shah contemplates abdication.
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Book Two – Ep.9: World War II
As the Second World War breaks out, Iran declares neutrality. But Britain and the Soviet Union fear that Reza Shah’s ties with Germany could tip the balance of power in the Middle East.
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Book Two – Ep.8: The Heir
Groomed for power from childhood, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was more than a prince. He was Reza Shah's guarantee for a successful political project.
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Book Two – Ep.7: Unveiling
After his first foreign trip, Reza Shah declares war on Islam and orders women to remove their hijab. Follow us...
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