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The Isma'ilis: Their History and Doctrines, 2nd edition

By Farhad Daftary

Book information

Year
2007
ISBN
0521616360, 9780521616362, 0521850843, 9780521850841, 9780511355615
LCC
BP195.I8 D33 2007
Open Library ID
OL21321929M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
10 MB (10428684 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
800\796
Topic
History
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The Isma'ilis represent the second largest Shii Muslim community after the Twelvers, and are today scattered throughout more than twenty-five countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America. The second edition of this authoritative book traces the history and doctrinal development of the Isma'ilis from their origins in the formative period of Islam to the present day, a period of more than twelve centuries. All the major phases of Isma'ili history are covered, including the pre-Fatimid period, the Fatimid 'golden age', the Tayyibi-Mustali period and the history of the Nizari Isma'ilis of Persia and Syria before the Mongol invasions. The final part traces the history of the modern Isma'ilis, particularly the socio-economic progress of the Nizari communities. The new edition is a thorough revision and incorporates new material, an expanded bibliography and new illustrations. It will be invaluable reading for students of Islamic and Middle Eastern history.

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