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Author Daftary, Farhad.

Title The Ismāʻı̄lı̄s : their history and doctrines / Farhad Daftary
Edition 2nd ed
Published Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2007

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Description 1 online resource (xxi, 772 pages) : illustrations, maps
Contents Foreword / by Wilferd Madelung -- Preface to the first edition -- Preface to the second edition -- Introduction: Progress in the study of the Ismāʻı̄lı̄s -- Origins and early development of Shīʻism -- Early Ismāʻı̄lı̄sm -- The Fāṭimid period until 487/1094: dawla and daʻwa -- The Later Fāṭimids and Mustaʻlian Ismāʻı̄lı̄sm -- Nizārī Ismāʻı̄l history during the Alamūt period -- The post-Alamūt centuries and modern developments in Nizārī Ismāʻı̄l history -- Genealogical tables and lists -- GLossary
Summary 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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 667-696) and index
Notes English
Print version record
Subject Ismailites -- Doctrines
Ismailites -- History
RELIGION -- Islam -- Shi'a.
Ismailites
Ismailites -- Doctrines
Ismailiten.
Ismaéliens -- Doctrines.
Ismaéliens -- Histoire.
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
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