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Slaves of the Shah

- New Elites of Safavid Iran

About Slaves of the Shah

The Safavid dynasty represented the pinnacle of Iran's power and influence in its early modern history. Safavid success depended on an elite from outside Iran: the slaves of Caucasian descent and the Armenian merchants of Isfahan. This book describes how these elites helped to transform Isfahan's urban, artistic and social landscape.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781860647215
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 256
  • Published:
  • July 22, 2004
  • Dimensions:
  • 165x234x24 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 546 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: January 10, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of Slaves of the Shah

The Safavid dynasty represented the pinnacle of Iran's power and influence in its early modern history. Safavid success depended on an elite from outside Iran: the slaves of Caucasian descent and the Armenian merchants of Isfahan. This book describes how these elites helped to transform Isfahan's urban, artistic and social landscape.

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