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Ismailis in Medieval Muslim Societies Dr Farhad Daftary (The Institute of Ismaili Studies, UK)

Ismailis in Medieval Muslim Societies By Dr Farhad Daftary (The Institute of Ismaili Studies, UK)

Ismailis in Medieval Muslim Societies by Dr Farhad Daftary (The Institute of Ismaili Studies, UK)


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Provides a comprehensive treatment of Ismaili medieval history. Discussing the different phases in Ismaili history, this book describes the early Ismailis, as well as the contributions of the later Ismailis to Islamic culture It is useful to scholars of medieval Islam.

Ismailis in Medieval Muslim Societies Summary

Ismailis in Medieval Muslim Societies by Dr Farhad Daftary (The Institute of Ismaili Studies, UK)

A comprehensive treatment of Ismaili medieval history in its entirety. It will have great appeal to all scholars of medieval Islam. Farhad Daftary is one of the world's leading authorities on Ismaili history and literature. This important book, by an internationally acknowledged expert in Ismaili studies, introduces Ismaili history and thought in medieval times. Discussing the different phases in Ismaili history, it describes both the early Ismailis as well as the contributions of the later Ismailis to Islamic culture. A number of chapters deal with key Ismaili individuals such as Hasan-i Sabbah. Other chapters contextualise the Ismailis within the early Muslim societies, in addition to investigating the Ismaili-Crusader relations and the resulting legends on the Ismaili secret practices. Over the course of the work, it becomes clear that Ismaili historiography, and the perception of the Ismailis by others (in both Muslim and Christian milieus), have had a fascinating evolution. During their long history the Ismailis have often been accused of various heretical teachings and practices and - at the same time - a multitude of myths and misconceptions have ciculated about them. Farhad Daftary here separates myth from fact, propaganda from actuality, in a work characterised by his customary mastery of the sources and literature.

Ismailis in Medieval Muslim Societies Reviews

MELA NOTES 'this book is not only of high academic calibre but is eminently readable...well produced and meticulously edited.'

About Dr Farhad Daftary (The Institute of Ismaili Studies, UK)

Farhad Daftary is Associate Director at The Institute of Ismaili Studies and Head of its Department of Academic Research and Publications. He is the author and editor of several acclaimed books.

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NPB9781845110918
9781845110918
1845110919
Ismailis in Medieval Muslim Societies by Dr Farhad Daftary (The Institute of Ismaili Studies, UK)
New
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2005-12-20
272
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