Travels in Iran & the Caucusus

Name: Travels in Iran & the Caucusus
Brand: Mage Publishers Inc (US)
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1647 & 1654

Written by Evliya Chelebi

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This is a stimulating and informative account of an Ottoman administrator's missions to the region in the mid-seventeenth century. Evliya Chelebi's travelogue is not simply a diplomatic report, but rather a fascinating exploration of the religious, ethnic, artistic, and even culinary peculiarities of the region. In addition, it offers a fresh perspective on relations between the Ottomans and the Safavids during a period of relative calm in an otherwise stormy relationship. For the first time, the Iranian and Caucus sections of Chelebi's Siyahat-nameh have been translated from the original Turkish manuscript into English in their most complete form. As such, this book is a unique resource not only for scholars of Safavid Iran but also for those interested in the seventeenth century Middle East in general.

ISBN-13: 9781933823362
Publisher: Mage Publishers
Imprint: Mage Publishers Inc (US)
Publication date: 1 January 2009
Format: Paperback
Pages: 278
Dimensions: 215 x 280 mm
Illustrations: b/w illus
Language: English