Daftary Farhad - The Isma'ilis Their History And Doctrines - PaperbackBinding: Paperback 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. This 2007 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
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Binding: Paperback
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. This 2007 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.
Title: The Isma'ilis Their History And Doctrines
Author(s): Daftary Farhad
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Barcode: 9780521616362
Pages: 800 Pages, 2 Maps; 26 Halftones, Unspecified
Publication Date: 9/20/2007
Category: Islamic Studies
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Daftary Farhad - The Isma'ilis Their History And Doctrines - Paperback