{"product_id":"portuguese-and-spanish-sources-on-safavid-iran-hardcover","title":"Portuguese and Spanish Sources on Safavid Iran - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWillem M. Floor\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eAntónio Tenreiro\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMestre Afonso\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranslated into English for the first time, this volume brings together four remarkable yet long-overlooked travelogues - three Portuguese and one Spanish - offering vivid firsthand accounts of 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e- and 17\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e-century journeys through Iran and the Ottoman Empire. These Iberian travelers open a rare window into Safavid Iran and Ottoman Turkey, revealing the political, cultural, and religious landscapes of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough little is known about the authors themselves, their observations are rich with detail, offering insight into the cross-cultural dynamics of a region shaped by empire, trade, and conflict. The selected chapters focus on Iran - a land of enduring fascination - along with key episodes relating to Ottoman-Safavid relations, chosen for their historical value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClearly translated and accompanied by meticulous, informative annotations, this book provides essential context for readers navigating these early modern texts. With its focus on a rarely explored corner of travel literature, this book invites scholars, students, and curious readers alike to rediscover a world of perilous overland routes, imperial rivalries, and unexpected encounters across Iran and Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47856872653021,"sku":"9781949445916","price":155.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/3LCrDbxYUc9781949445916.webp?v=1777341589","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/portuguese-and-spanish-sources-on-safavid-iran-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}