Persian Traditions and the influence of Shiism in Spain Vol 1 and 2
Publisher: Ansarian Publications
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Unveil a hidden chapter of global history with this definitive, two-volume hardcover edition.
Spanning centuries of intellectual networks, covert diplomacy, and artistic synthesis, this masterwork offers the first comprehensive exploration of how Persian cultural traditions and Shiite thought reshaped the landscape of Western Europe.
Beautifully bound and meticulously researched, this premium collection is an essential addition to the library of any serious historian, scholar, or lover of world cultures.
What’s Inside the Two-Volume Set
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Volume I: The Andalusian Nexus & Intellectual Flow
- The Transmission of Ideas: Discover how Eastern Islamic and Persian philosophical texts bypassed geographic borders to influence medieval al-Andalus.
- The Aljamiado Cryptograms: An in-depth analysis of secret Spanish-language Islamic texts written in Arabic script, revealing deeply embedded Shiite motifs and storytelling frameworks.
- Aesthetic Symbiosis: Trace the distant Persian administrative and artistic blueprints that secretly influenced Romanesque, Gothic, and Mudéjar architecture across León and Old Castile.
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Volume II: Safavid Diplomacy & The Modern Legacy
- The Shah & The King: Step into the early 17th century to witness the high-stakes, anti-Ottoman alliance between Shah Abbas I of Iran and King Philip III of Spain.
- The 1601 Embassy: Follow the dramatic journey of Ambassador Hosein Ali Beg to the court of Valladolid, the subsequent defections, and the Persian diplomats who chose to stay.
- The Modern Diaspora: Examine the contemporary landscape of Spain's Muslim community, charting the quiet, resilient, enduring presence of Shiite cultural and religious centres in modern Madrid
What Scholars Are Saying
"An astonishing feat of comparative history. This set masterfully bridges the gap between the Persianate world and the Iberian Peninsula, uncovering a web of connection that standard histories have entirely ignored."
— Dr. Haleh Mir-Hosseini, Institute for Middle Eastern & Iberian Studies
"Magnificently produced and deeply illuminating. This two-volume set changes how we view the global reach of Safavid diplomacy and the hidden diversity of early modern Spain."
— The Historical Review