List of illustrations; Foreword Wilferd Madelung; Preface; Note on the text; 1. Introduction: western progress in Isma'ili studies; 2. Origins and early development of Shi'ism; 3. Early Isma'ilism; 4. Fatimid Isma'ilism; 5. Musta'lian Isma'ilism; 6. Nizari Isma'ilism of the Alamut period; 7. Post-Alamut Nizari Isma'ilism; Genealogical tables and lists; Glossary; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
This authoritative book traces the history and doctrinal development of the Isma'ili movement from its origins to the present day, a period of twelve centuries.
"Daftary's work is as clear and comprehensible in style as a book
on this subject could be and makes very agreeable reading, with
nuggets of valuable information in every chapter." Middle East
Journal
"This is an impressive survey of real weight in both its
scholarship and physical size....If it is primarily a historical
work, Daftary has not ignored the doctrinal development of the
Isma'ilis. All the major medieval authors, like al-Hamidi,
al-Kirmani and al-Sijistani, have been consulted, as well as many
secondary sources, and doctrinal developments are placed next to
the historical and political. The resulting book is likely to
become a standard text for all students and scholars of one of
Shi'ite Islam's most fascinating and complex branches." Ian Richard
Netton, The Times Literary Supplement
"...truly an impressive accomplishment as well as a rewarding and
pleasant read for anyone even remotely interested in Islamic
history. Without a doubt, it will deservedly remain the standard
scholarly work on things Ism^D-a^D-il^D-i for some time to come."
James E. Lindsay,Journal of Near Eastern Studies
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