The Rise and Fall of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi: How the Last Monarch of Iran Shaped a Nation Amidst Modernization and Turmoil

The Shah's rise to power coincided with a tumultuous period in Iranian history. The country was grappling with the aftermath of World War II and the influence of foreign powers. His early attempts to modernize Iran were met with resistance from various factions, including religious leaders and leftist groups. Nonetheless, the Shah pursued a series of modernization initiatives, most notably during the White Revolution in the 1960s.