The Ismailis: An Illustrated History

by Farhad Daftary

Scattered across the globe, the Isma'ilis constitute the second largest Shi'i community in the Muslim World. This study traces their history and doctrinal developments from their origins to the present day over a period of twelve centuries.

Genres: History

262 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Farhad Daftary (born 1938) (Persian: فرهاد دفترى‎) is co-director and head of the Department of Academic Research and Publications at the Institute of Ismaili Studies.
Daftary received his Ph.D. in 1971 from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a consulting editor of the Encyclopaedia Iranica, co-editor (with W. Madelung) of the Encyclopaedia Islamica, and the general editor of the Ismaili Heritage Series and the Ismaili Texts and Translations Series.

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Reviews

[Mallee Stanley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was like a summary of The Ismailis: Their history and doctrines with the added bonus of beautiful illustrations. If you don't want to plough through the 700 plus pages of Daftary's original epic, then this is a good substitute. Personally, I found the epic more enlightening and this version at times, hard to follow, because so much was omitted. However, still a great book because of the visuals.

[Mubasim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extensive and informative. Details are aptly chosen and the world history perspective keeps you engaged