{"title":"Mestre Afonso","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"portuguese-and-spanish-sources-on-safavid-iran-hardcover","title":"Portuguese and Spanish Sources on Safavid Iran - Hardcover","description":"\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","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51368983462111,"sku":"9781949445916","price":129.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/5uvbwyG-E59781949445916.webp?v=1789136002"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/mestre-afonso.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}