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The Shia Revival
Vali Nasr
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Description for The Shia Revival
Paperback. "Historically incisive, geographically broad-reaching, and brimming with illuminating anecdotes." -Max Rodenbeck, New York Review of Books Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 139 x 38. Weight in Grams: 256.
One of America's leading commentators on current events in the Middle East, Iranian-born scholar Vali Nasr brilliantly dissects the political and theological antagonisms within Islam in this smart, clear and timely book (The Washington Post). Still essential and timely ten years after its original publication, The Shia Revival provides an objective understanding of the 1,400-year struggle between Shias and Sunnis and sheds light on its modern-day consequences. A new epilogue elucidates the rise of ISIS and on-going tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
One of America's leading commentators on current events in the Middle East, Iranian-born scholar Vali Nasr brilliantly dissects the political and theological antagonisms within Islam in this smart, clear and timely book (The Washington Post). Still essential and timely ten years after its original publication, The Shia Revival provides an objective understanding of the 1,400-year struggle between Shias and Sunnis and sheds light on its modern-day consequences. A new epilogue elucidates the rise of ISIS and on-going tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Product Details
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393353389
SKU
V9780393353389
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About Vali Nasr
Vali Nasr is Dean and Professor of International Affairs at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies.
Reviews for The Shia Revival
The value of Mr Nasr's account lies in the context he gives to today's headlines.
The Economist
The Economist