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Mediaeval Isma´ili History and Thought
(Edited By Farhad Daftary)
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hardcover. This volume presents scholarship on Isma'ili history and thought from leading authorities in the field. Editor(s): Daftary, Farhad. Num Pages: 350 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3F; 3H; HBJF1; HBLC; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 639. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
Until recently the Isma`ilis were judged almost exclusively on the basis of the hostile accounts of their Muslim enemies and the fanciful tales of the Crusaders. As a result, numerous misconceptions were disseminated about the teachings and practices of the Isma'ilis, known in European tradition as the Assassins. In the 1930s, however, authentic Isma`ili texts began to be recovered from private collections which shed new light on mediaeval Isma`ili history and thought. This collective volume brings together some of the original results of modern scholarship in the area, written by leading contemporary authorities, as well as distinguished Islamists.
Until recently the Isma`ilis were judged almost exclusively on the basis of the hostile accounts of their Muslim enemies and the fanciful tales of the Crusaders. As a result, numerous misconceptions were disseminated about the teachings and practices of the Isma'ilis, known in European tradition as the Assassins. In the 1930s, however, authentic Isma`ili texts began to be recovered from private collections which shed new light on mediaeval Isma`ili history and thought. This collective volume brings together some of the original results of modern scholarship in the area, written by leading contemporary authorities, as well as distinguished Islamists.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
350
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521451406
SKU
KSG0034367
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Reviews for Mediaeval Isma´ili History and Thought
'… an extremely useful collection which deserves a place in the library of any individual or institute concerned with the study of Islam and of Islamic history.' Peter Jackson, Journal of Semitic Studies 'Daftary is an indefatigable scholar and editor who has succeeded within a short period of time to revive and expand Isma'ili studies as a legitimate variant of ... Read more