The rise of the Fatimids : : the world of the Mediterranean and the Middle East in the fourth century of the Hijra, tenth century CE / / by Michael Brett.
The book traces the rise of the Fatimid dynasty in the 4th century AH/10th century CE, from its origins in Islamic messianism to power in North Africa and Egypt, and a central position of influence throughout the Muslim world. The first part deals with the problem of Fatimid origins, the second with...
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| Superior document: | Medieval Mediterranean ; Volume 30 |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Leiden, The Netherlands ;, Boston ;, Köln : : Brill,, [2001] ©2001 |
| Year of Publication: | 2001 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Medieval Mediterranean ;
Volume 30. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
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Table of Contents:
- Preface
- 1. Introduction: The Fatimids in History 1
- 2. The Problem of Fatimid Origins 29
- 3. Revolt in the East 49
- 4. Revolution in the West 73
- 5. The Appearance of the Mahdi 100
- 6. The City of the Mahdi 135
- 7. The Doctrine of the Imam 176
- 8. The Horizons of Empire 219
- 9. The Conquest of Egypt 269
- 10. The Pattern of the State 317
- 11. The Circles of the World 364
- 12. Conclusion: Melchizedek 416
- Bibliography 435
- Maps 453
- Index of Persons, Personages 465
- Index of Dynasties, Peoples, Sects 481
- Index of Places 485
- Index of Subjects 492.