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The Safavid Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Persian Empire That Fought Against the Ottomans in the Ottoman-Safavid War

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Explore the Captivating History of the Safavid Empire

The Safavid dynasty was one of the most notable ruling dynasties of Iran. This Islamic empire was powerful enough to challenge the Mughals in the east and the Ottomans in the west.

Their story has shaped what we know as modern Iran more than any other period in its history. In this captivating history audiobook, you will discover all about this remarkable empire that was responsible for one of Persia's golden ages in terms of power and culture.

In The Safavid Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Persian Empire That Fought Against the Ottomans in the Ottoman-Safavid War, you will discover topics such as:

  • Religious Beginnings: Ismail I
  • Foreign Relations: Tahmasp
  • Short and Bloody: Ismail II
  • Cultural Consolidation: Abbas I
  • Saru Taqi: Shah Safi
  • Interlude: Shah Abbas II
  • Internal Decay: Sulayman
  • Fall: Sultan Husayn
  • And much, much more!

So if you want to learn more about the Safavid Empire, listen to this audiobook now!

©2018 Captivating History (P)2018 Captivating History Education Iran Middle East Middle Ages Ottoman Empire Imperialism
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It is a great book. I highly recommend it to anybody interested in the Safavid Empire and Nation. I wanted to learn more about Iran, and this book filled the void.

Wonerful balanced history

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This book tracks briefly the origins, rise, fruition and decline both dramatic and consistent of the three "Islamic Gunpowder Empires": the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals. They emerge from the abyss of the defeat of the Abbasids by the Mongols. They have similarities but vast differences as well.

Very good

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Ottoman Empire was a source of non-ending curiosity for the European Empires in the 16th century, and Busbecq masterfully manages to put his experiences into words. Highly recommended for anyone who is interested in history.

Incredible book

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A concise recount of where the current middle east quandry came from: constant change of dynasties and battlegrounds.

Four Stars

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What a fascinating period in history with the advent of new procedures, implements, etc … and made it clear to Westerners. Based on her lectures obviously, her narrative has been polished to a brilliant point. It is simple but not simplistic

brilliant point

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a brilliant book, thoroughly researched and beautifully presented. This is not a boring history book, it is lively and full of wonderful anecdotes. It is quite refreshing that the book includes a great deal of material from the perspective of the participants of historical events and does not have an over-arching theoretical infrastructure.

greatly appreciate

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This book is an excellent resource and overview of THE empires. It is good for anyone who wants to gain a general understanding of these empires or for anyone looking for a starting point for further research on any of the aspects of these empires.

Very clear and useful as a source.

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Very interesting and enlightening. I had a lively discussion about it for my class on the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals.

the Great

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It is a very simple read of thousands of years of history as the name itself suggests. Recommended if you want to have a birds-eye view of the history of Iran.

A birds eye view

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It was a really GOOD book at times and in terms of information, it is amazing. It gives different aspects of each of the empires with the sources cited to perfection.

good info

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