| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 248 pages) |
| Series |
Islamic surveys |
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Islamic surveys.
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| Contents |
Ismaili history and historiography : phases, sources and studies -- Origins and early history : Shiis, Ismailis and Qarmatis -- The Fatimid age : dawla and dawa -- The Alamut period in Nizari Ismaili history -- Later developments : continuity and modernisation |
| Summary |
Despite being one of the key Shi'i Muslim communities, the Ismailis were until recently studied primarily on the basis of the accounts of their enemies. This new introduction is the first to be based on modern scholarship, taking account of recently recovered Ismaili texts. It covers all the main developments in the major phases of Ismaili history, from the early formative period, through the Fatamid golden age and the Alamut and post-Alamut periods, to more recent history. Dealing only with the most important historical developments, this is a comprehensive and accessible survey for all newcomers to the subject." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-230) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Ismailites -- History
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Islamic sects -- History
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RELIGION -- Islam -- History.
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Islamic sects
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Ismailites
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Ismaeliter
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Ismailiten.
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Chiisme -- Doctrines -- Histoire.
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Ismaéliens -- Histoire.
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Ismaéliens -- Doctrines.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
99488334 |
| ISBN |
9780748671281 |
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0748671285 |
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9780748679225 |
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0748679227 |
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