King of Kings: The Fall of the Shah, the 1979 Iranian Revolution and the Unmaking of the Modern Middle East Hardcover

The definitive, gripping account of the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

This is the story of the end of a 2,500-year-old monarchy. King of Kings provides a cinematic and meticulously researched look at the final days of the Shah of Iran and the rise of the Islamic Republic. It is a masterpiece of historical narrative that explains how a modernizing empire collapsed almost overnight, reshaping the entire Middle East. 

► A sophisticated look at a turning point in history — The POLITICAL in the BELOW KEY FEATURES embody the spirit of change. ◄

• Power & Paranoia: You will witness the inner workings of the Shah's court and the tragic mistakes that led to his downfall.
• A Global Turning Point: Gain a thorough understanding of how this revolution changed world politics, oil prices, and East-West relations forever.
• Witness to History: You’ll benefit from a high-stakes narrative that reads like a political thriller but is entirely grounded in historical fact.