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The Shah and I: The Confidential Diary of Iran's Royal Court, 1968-77 (Paperback)

~ Asadollah Alam (Author), Alinaghi Alikhani (Editor, Introduction)
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"Asadollah Alam's diaries are the stuff of true history - hastily written, post-midnight accounts of a chief courtier's days. - Independent on Sunday"


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Asadollah Alam, an urbane aristocrat from the oldest of Iran’s great families, was the Shah’s most trusted friend and confidant. As Prime Minister in 1962, Alam orchestrated the defeat of Ayatollah Khomeini’s first serious challenge to the Pahlavi regime. Subsequently he was made Minister of Court, a position of unique power and influence, which he retained until 1977. Alam’s diaries cover a nine-year period with remarkable frankness, recording his almost daily meetings and conversations with the Shah.

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  • Paperback: 576 pages
  • Publisher: I. B. Tauris (June 10, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1845113721
  • ISBN-13: 978-1845113728
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #114,170 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Detailed, simple to read and historically important, June 25, 2008
This book documents the conversations between the late Shah of Iran and his Court minister for a long period in 1960s and 1970s. It reveals the character of the Shah as never revealed before. It shows how much His Majesty cared for the wellness of his country and its people. Any one interested in understanding how Shah's mindset worked and was about, need to read this great diary. The original has been printed in 6 volumes and this is a random selection of those 6 books. But this is a great read, regardless. I enjoyed reading it and it is highly recommended.
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