An account of the empire, based in what is today Iran, and strong enough to challenge the Ottomans in the west and the Mughals in the east.

An account of the battle of 1514 and its significance. The Ottomans won a victory over the Safavids and gained control of eastern Anatolia

An account of the dynasty, most notable for the money spent under Abbas I and his successors on the beautification of Isfahan.

Text of the Annual Noruz Lecture of 1995, by Roger M Savory, Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto; reviews historians interest in, and presentation of, Safavid history.

A collection of photographs of examples of Safavid architecture, mostly in Isfahan; by Dr Gesink.

An account of the dynasty, their roots in opposition to the Al Khanids, their adherence to Shia belief and practice, and their decline. Includes a list of rulers and dates.

A summary view of the Iranian dynasty who ruled Iran and Iraq from 1501-1736, and their conflict with the Sunni Ottoman Empire.

An account of the first large, lasting Shi'ite state, the Safavid state in Iran. Part of a larger presentation on Shia history.

A history of the dynasty, with a focus on their art and culture; includes illustrations.

A brief outline of the Shia dynasty which seized power in Tabriz, their capital. Their leader Ismail was proclaimed Shah of Iran.