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  1. The Dream of Empire: A Flawed History of the Franco-British Union (1940s)

    This looks like it'll be an interesting read :) Followed, for more!

  2. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 28. A Delicate Balance

    12:00, 13 Jan 1978 Sa'adabad Palace Complex, Tehran The soft chime of the palace clock echoed through the wide corridors of Sa’adabad, its delicate note marking the steady passage of time, while outside, the city simmered with unrest. Amir Abbas Hoveyda, seated at his desk, stared at the papers...

  3. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 27. A Dance in the Shadows

    10:00, 13 Jan 1978 SAVAK Headquarters, Qom The corridors of SAVAK Headquarters were a far cry from the bustling energy outside. Here, the silence felt heavy, almost palpable, as if the walls themselves absorbed the secrets whispered in its rooms. Javad Rashidi stepped out of the meeting room...

  4. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 26. Shadows of Doubt and Legacy

    08:30, 13 Jan 1978 Dining Room, Niavaran Palace The Shah sat alone in the grand dining room, his breakfast untouched on the fine china before him. The light of the early morning filtered softly through the windows, casting delicate shadows across the room. He had always loved these quiet...

  5. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 25. The Weight of an Empty Pocket

    08:00, 13 Jan 1978 Edareh-ye Kargar (Employment Office), Tehran Reza Naderi sat in the overcrowded waiting room of the Edareh-ye Kargar, staring at the dusty floor beneath his feet. He rubbed his hands together, trying to warm them against the chill of the morning air, but the cold seemed to...

  6. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 24. The Struggle Beyond the Shah

    08:30, 13 Jan 1978 University of Tehran Ebrahim Asgharzadeh walked through the gates of the University of Tehran, his fingers gripping the edges of pamphlets he had folded in half to fit into his coat pocket. The cold morning air bit at his face, and a steady stream of students moved past him...

  7. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne

    Potentially, but one of the main issues was that the Shah was trying to pull off an Ataturk in Iran when the people, largely did not need to. Sure, there was the middle class and urban elite who were very secular, and the very educated, but there were many who were still less than educated and...

  8. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 23. In the Shade of Wisdom: The Clerics’ Counsel

    07:00, 13 Jan 1978 Theological Seminary of Qom The dawn of another significant day broke gently over the ancient city of Qom, a city steeped in religious learning and revered as the heart of Iran’s Shia scholarship. The golden light of the early morning filtered into the theological seminary...

  9. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 22. The Shah’s Mask of Piety

    19:00, 12 Jan 1978 Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's Home, Najaf, Iraq The dim glow of a single lamp illuminated the room where Grand Ayatollah Khomeini sat in quiet contemplation, his eyes resting on the grains of the prayer beads in his hands, moving them slowly, rhythmically. The air was...

  10. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 21. The Fragile Path Forward

    19:00, 12 Jan 1978 Qom Mehdi Bazargan leaned back in his chair, allowing the rich scent of saffron rice and lamb to linger in the air of the dimly lit room. The meal he shared with Ali Amini had been satisfying, but it was not the food that filled his mind. It was the day’s conversations, the...

  11. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 20. In the Shah’s Service

    12:45, 12 Jan 1978 Location: SAVAK Headquarters, Sepah Street, Tehran The room was heavy with the weight of unspoken thoughts as General Nematollah Nassiri sat across from General Hossein Fardoust in SAVAK's stark headquarters. The large window behind them let in a cold shaft of light...

  12. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne

    Indeed, the Shah’s decision to engage directly with the clerics and demonstrators could either defuse tensions or exacerbate the situation. By extending an olive branch and creating an Islamic Advisory Council, he may demonstrate a newfound willingness to listen, which could help bridge the gap...

  13. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 19. A Path to Qom

    19:45, 11 Jan 1978 Location: Inside Niavaran Palace, Tehran The Shah walked through the grand corridors of Niavaran Palace, the cool marble floors echoing softly beneath his steps. The conversation he had just shared with Farah lingered in his mind, her words unfurling like leaves opening to...

  14. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 18. An Empress' Wisdom

    19:00, 11 Jan 1978 Location: Niavaran Palace, Tehran The evening air was cool and crisp as the Shah and Shahbanu strolled through the gardens of Niavaran Palace, their footsteps soft on the gravel paths, the golden remnants of the sunset casting long shadows across the manicured lawns and...

  15. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 17. The Classroom of Defiance

    16:00, 11 Jan 1978 Location: The Grand Bazaar of Tehran The Grand Bazaar of Tehran was as alive as ever, its labyrinthine alleys packed with merchants selling wares, spices, and fabrics from across the country. The air was thick with the mingled scents of saffron, cumin, and the sweet aroma of...

  16. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 16. US Diplomatic Cable

    CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 01 TEHRAN 00389 120716Z ACTION NEA-10 INFO OCT-01 EUR-12 ISO-00 CIAE-00 DODE-00 PM-05 H-01 INR-07 L-03 NSAE-00 NSC-05 PA-01 PRS-01 SP-02 SS-15 USIA-06 HA-05 /074 W ------------------125993 120718Z /21 R 111300Z JAN 78 FM AMEMBASSY TEHRAN TO SECSTATE WASHDC 6361 INFO USINT...

  17. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 15. Careful Words, Hidden Thoughts

    11:00, 11 Jan 1978 Shariatmadari’s Private Office, Theological Seminary of Qom The morning light filtered softly through the latticed windows of Ayatollah Kazem Shariatmadari’s office, casting delicate patterns on the worn Persian carpet. The air in the room was heavy with the scent of old...

  18. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 14. Bridges of Trust

    08:45, 11 Jan 1978 Shahrbani (City Guard) Headquarters, Qom The clock on the wall ticked steadily, the only sound in Colonel Reza Mahdavi’s office as he prepared for yet another day of balancing the city’s needs, its routine affairs, and the growing disquiet that filled its streets. A city...

  19. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 13. Voices in the Classroom, Footsteps in the Streets

    07:30, 11 Jan 1978 University of Qom, Qom The cold morning air clung to the streets of Qom, casting a thin veil of mist over the city as Dr. Amir Farhadi stepped out of his modest home near the university campus. The quiet hum of life had not yet fully stirred, and the world seemed caught...

  20. In the Shadow of Cyrus: The Peacock Throne
    Threadmarks: 12. In the Absence of Force

    18:45, 10 Jan 1978 Private Prayer Room, Niavaran Palace Complex The gentle sound of their whispered supplications faded as Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, General Nematollah Nassiri, and General Hossein Fardoust completed their final rak'ah of the Isha prayer. The solemn air of devotion lingered...
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