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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      01 July 2009
      20 September 2007
      ISBN:
      9780511497551
      9780521850841
      9780521616362
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511497551
      Dimensions:
      (247 x 174 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      1.718kg, 796 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (247 x 174 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      1.566kg, 800 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Islam, Regional and World History: General Interest, History, Religion
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    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.

    Reviews

    '… magisterial and readable … an impressive survey … there are, in addition, valuable genealogical tables and lists, and a glossary … a standard text for all students and scholars'.

    Source: The Times Literary Supplement

    '… this book … breaks new ground in a most gratifying synthesis … every library of Islamic Studies will want to have this book … Daftary's work is as clear and comprehensible in style as a book on this subject could be and makes very agreeable reading, with nuggets of valuable information in every chapter … a major and fascinating study.'

    Source: Middle East Journal

    '… a massively documented reference for all phases of the long, complex history of the Isma'ilis … an impressively thorough account and a major contribution to Isma'ili studies … it will be the standard reference on this subject as a whole.'

    Source: Journal of the American Oriental Society

    ‘Vast in scope as well as in size, using a wide range of sources and dealing with an exceedingly complex topic in a scholarly fashion, Dr Daftary’s study of the Isma'ilis will be much consulted in the future as an invaluable source of reference.’

    Robert Irwin Source: Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society

    ‘Daftary’s book is a landmark on Isma’ili historical studies; it will be the principal source of reference on the subject for years to come.’

    David O. Morgan Source: History

    ‘[Daftary] provides a massively documented reference for all phases of the long, complex history of the Isma’ilis.’

    Paul E. Walker Source: Journal of the American Oriental Society

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