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The Safavid Art of Diplomacy: Shah Abbas and the Sherley Brothers
Shah Abbas I of Safavid Persia was not only a military reformer and builder of Isfahan but also a master of international diplomacy. In this episode, we explore his unlikely alliance with the Sherley brothers — two English adventurers who arrived at his court in 1598. Through the eyes of the brothers Robert and Anthony Sherley, Lucas and Luna unpack how Abbas used European visitors to project power, negotiate with the Holy Roman Empire, and modernize his army. We discuss the Sherleys' mission to Europe, the lavish gifts exchanged, and the strategic chess game between Safavid Persia, the…
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