Mage Publishers - German Sources on Safavid Persia Book

Explore a rare collection of historical accounts with German Sources on Safavid Persia, published by Mage Publishers. This volume features thirteen carefully selected German sources translated into English by Willem Floor, covering significant events in Iran from 1580 to 1722. This book provides access to documents that are often difficult for scholars to locate or interpret due to the use of Gothic script and obsolete language. By providing these English translations, the work opens up new perspectives on Persian history. The collection includes four complete books and several specific sections regarding Iran. Readers will find detailed accounts from ten travel books, with a strong focus on the regions of Bandar Abbas and Qeshm. Three authors provide personal narratives regarding their encounters with Persia, offering a unique look at the period. This text is an essential resource for anyone studying the history of Safavid Persia through rare European eyewitness accounts.