Guzīdah-ʼi Safarnāmah-ʼi Iṣfahān tā ʻAsalūyah: Maʼmūr-i Muḥammad Shāh

Guzīdah-ʼi Safarnāmah-ʼi Iṣfahān tā ʻAsalūyah offers a fascinating window into the historical geography and diplomatic landscape of 19th-century Īrān. Compiled by Farshād Abrīshamī and published by Khānah-yi Tārīkh va Taṣvīr-i Abrīshamī in Tihrān, this work centers on the travelogue of a contemporary official during the reign of Muḥammad Shāh Qājār. The narrative is enriched by an extensive historical preface that contextualises the account within the broader tradition of European exploration and diplomacy in the region. From the early medieval accounts of Prester John and Marco Polo to the complex geopolitical manoeuvres of the British East India Company and Napoleonic France, the text provides vital background on how Īrān was perceived and engaged by the West. This volume serves as an essential resource for those interested in the evolution of Persian travel literature and the intricate history of Īrān's foreign relations during the Qājār era.