Memoirs of Ardeshir Zahedi, Volume II (1954-1965) (Persian [Farsi] Edition) (Biography General) (Persian Edition)

Volume II of the much awaited memoirs of Ardeshir Zahedi covers the period 1954 to 1965. In it a fascinating first had 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 Shah s 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.