A Dying King: What Really Killed The Shah Of Iran?

Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's story begins with good ideas and ideals and ends in bloody chaos. His wealth was legendary, and his marriages made tabloid headlines for years. However, his name also stands for a time of human rights violations, vicious oppression and intolerance. Discover how this 2000-year-old dynasty fell apart and how health problems may have hastened his downfall.

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