"Qajar Iran and the Rise of Reza Khan 1796-1925, provides a brief but comprehensive history of this period, encompassing the whole rule of the Qajar dynasty and the rise to power of Reza Khan until he had the Qajars deposed. It covers political, socio-economic, intellectual and cultural history and religious and ethnic minorities as well as women. It also deals with foreign relations and interactions with western powers."--Jacket.