Memoirs of Ardeshir Zahedi, Volume II (1954-1965) [Persian] : Khaterat-e Ardeshir Zahedi Jeld II (1333-1344)

by Zahedi, Ardeshir

• ISBN13: 9781588140654
• ISBN10: 1588140652
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-04-02
• Publisher: Ibex Pub

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Ardeshir Zahedi was foreign minister of Iran, Iranian ambassador to the United States (twice) and Iranian ambassador to the United Kingdom. He presently resides in Switzerland.