With contributions from the leading authorities in the field iran and the world in the safavid age explores irans relations with other countries and cultures examining how iran was itself perceived as well as how it viewed the outside world this ground breaking book sheds new light on the history of irans relations with the world beyond its borders and expands our understanding of this pivotal period. Iran and the world in the safavid age floor willem herzig willem floor and edmund amazoncomau books. Iran and the world in the safavid age presents the most recent research into safavid irans foreign relations it challenges the long held notion that with the adoption of shiism iranians retreated into relative isolation suggesting rather that they engaged with the world in unprecedented and exciting ways. Buy iran and the world in the safavid age international library of iranian studies reprint by willem floor willem floor edmund herzig isbn 0001780769903 from amazons book store everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders