Iran and the rise of Reza Shah : from Qajar collapse to Pahlavi rule

The post-World War I years encompass one of the most important and engrossing chapters in 20th century Iranian history. The period began with a triumvirate of Iranian political grandees, encouraged (and bribed) by the British government, attempting to shoe-horn Iran into the British Empire. This failed and clumsy episode was followed by a bizarre coup d’état, engineered in great haste by a British general, which brought to power a tough but obscure military officer who disposed of the prime minister to take over the role himself, dabbled briefly with republicanism, then crowned himself as Reza Shah Pahlavi, ending 130 years of Qajar rule. This book covers a crucial period in the birth of the modern Iranian state and will become the standard work on the subject. ‘The present emerges from the past, and no one should discourse on Iran and its future without reading Cyrus Ghani’s trenchant and scrupulous history.’ – Professor Arthur Schlesinger ‘Cyrus Ghani’s book is indispensable reading for those who seek to understand the roots of the complex political situation in Iran today.’ – James A. Bill, Professor of Government, William and Mary College, Virginia The Post-world War I Years Were A Crucial Period In The Birth Of The Modern Iranian State. This Book Has Been Researched From Iranian And British Sources. Introduction: Iran Under Qajar Rule -- The 1919 Agreement -- Declining Prospects Of The Agreement -- The Resignation Of Vosouq Al Dowleh -- The Premiership Of Moshir Al Dowleh (hassan Pirnia) -- Sepahdar As Prime Minister -- Prelude To The Coup -- Reza Khan And The Coup D'etat Of February 1921 -- Seyyed Zia's 100 Days -- Qavam's First Government -- The Rotating Premiership -- Reza Khan As Prime Minister And The Movement For A Republic -- The Unification Of Iran -- The Abolition Of The Qajar Dynasty -- The Beginning Of The Pahlavi Era. Cyrus Ghani. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 413-421) And Index. Introduction: Iran under Qajar rule. The 1919 agreement; declining prospects of the agreement; the resignation of Vosouq al Dowleh; the premiership of Moshir al Dowleh; the premiership of Moshir al Dowleh (Hassan Pirnia); Sepahdar as prime minister; prelude to the coup; reza Khan and the Coup d'Etat of 21 February 1921; Seyyed Zia's 100 days; Qavam's first government; the rotating premiership; reza Khan as prime minister and the movement for a republic; the unification of Iran; the abolition of the Qajar dynasty; the beginning of the Pahlavi era "This book looks at one of the most important and engrossing chapters in 20th century Iranian history. The post-World War I period began with a triumvirate of Iranian political grandees, encouraged by the British government, attempting to shoe-horn Iran into the British Empire. This was followed by a bizarre coup d'etat, engineered by a British general, which brought to power the Reza Shah Pahlavi who ended 130 years of Qajar rule."--Bloomsbury Publishing. The post-World War I years encompass an important chapter in 20th century Iranian history. It began with a triumvirate of Iranian political grandees attempting to shoe-horn Iran into the British Empire. This was followed by a coup d'etat. This work covers this birth of the modern Iranian state. The history of Iran spanning 25 centuries is a trying one.