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Pivot of The Universe

- Nasir al-Din Shah and the Iranian Monarchy

About Pivot of The Universe

When he was assassinated in 1896, Nasir al-Din Shah had sat on the Peacock throne for nearly half a century. A colourful, complex figure, he is frequently portrayed as indolent and self-indulgent. This book gives us both a biography of the man and an analysis of the institution of monarchy in modern Iran.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781845118280
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 568
  • Published:
  • September 29, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 155x233x38 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 854 g.
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Expected delivery: January 4, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of Pivot of The Universe

When he was assassinated in 1896, Nasir al-Din Shah had sat on the Peacock throne for nearly half a century. A colourful, complex figure, he is frequently portrayed as indolent and self-indulgent. This book gives us both a biography of the man and an analysis of the institution of monarchy in modern Iran.

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