Episode · Behind the Bastards · 2026-03-26

Books mentioned on Part Two: The First Shah of Iran

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Robert discusses what Reza did with power once he ascended to the Peacock throne, and how he ultimately lost everything. See omnystudio.

Robert Evans discussed The Shah by Abbas Milani.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   The Shah

   Abbas Milani · at 45:15

   The Shah by Abbas Milani is an analytical biographical study examining the leadership and history of the Iranian monarchy.

   Discussed

   “So, in their book The Shah, Abbas Milani writes that prior to obtaining total power, Reza began playing at piety in front or really we talked about this a bit.”

   Robert Evans Part Two: The First Shah of Iran 2026-03-26 Listen at 45:15

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