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LoC No.: 23007697

Title: A Short History of the Fatimid Khalifate

Series Title: Trübner's oriental series

Note: Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "A Short History of the Fatimid Khalifate" by De Lacy O'Leary is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work outlines the history of the Fatimid Khalifs, particularly focusing on their governance in Egypt during the time of the First and Second Crusades. The author draws from Arabic and Persian historians to provide a nuanced perspective of the Fatimid dynasty and its significance in the context of both Eastern and Western historical narratives. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for understanding the emergence of the Fatimid Khalifate, delving into the roots of Shi'ite Islam and the emergence of various sects, including Isma'ili and Qarmatians. He explains how these sects formed in response to political and theological disputes and positions the Fatimids as a significant force that emerged as a rival to the Abbasid Khalifate. O'Leary emphasizes the need for a richer understanding of the dynamics between the Islamic world and the Crusading West, arguing that a more comprehensive study of the Fatimids is essential for a complete view of medieval history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: O'Leary, De Lacy, 1872-1957

EBook No.: 63391

Published: Oct 6, 2020

Downloads: 109

Language: English

Subject: Fatimites -- History

Subject: Egypt -- History -- 640-1250

Subject: Egypt -- Kings and rulers

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 23007697

Title: A Short History of the Fatimid Khalifate

Series Title: Trübner's oriental series

Note: Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "A Short History of the Fatimid Khalifate" by De Lacy O'Leary is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work outlines the history of the Fatimid Khalifs, particularly focusing on their governance in Egypt during the time of the First and Second Crusades. The author draws from Arabic and Persian historians to provide a nuanced perspective of the Fatimid dynasty and its significance in the context of both Eastern and Western historical narratives. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for understanding the emergence of the Fatimid Khalifate, delving into the roots of Shi'ite Islam and the emergence of various sects, including Isma'ili and Qarmatians. He explains how these sects formed in response to political and theological disputes and positions the Fatimids as a significant force that emerged as a rival to the Abbasid Khalifate. O'Leary emphasizes the need for a richer understanding of the dynamics between the Islamic world and the Crusading West, arguing that a more comprehensive study of the Fatimids is essential for a complete view of medieval history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: O'Leary, De Lacy, 1872-1957

EBook No.: 63391

Published: Oct 6, 2020

Downloads: 109

Language: English

Subject: Fatimites -- History

Subject: Egypt -- History -- 640-1250

Subject: Egypt -- Kings and rulers

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.