Mage Publishers German Sources on Safavid Persia - 1580-1722 Historical Texts

German Sources on Safavid Persia by Mage Publishers presents thirteen German historical documents translated into English, offering rare perspectives on Iran during the Safavid period from 1580 to 1722. Compiled and translated by Willem Floor, this collection includes one previously unpublished source alongside four complete books and multiple sections from other works. Many of these German sources remain largely unknown to scholars due to their scarcity and the difficulty of reading Gothic script and archaic terminology. Ten travel accounts dominate the collection, with six providing extensive documentation of Bandar Abbas and Qeshm. These firsthand narratives capture authentic encounters with Persian culture, trade, and society during a significant era in Iranian history. The book serves as an invaluable resource for historians, academics, and anyone interested in primary sources on Safavid Persia and early modern Middle Eastern history.