Archaeology

The Fatimids

Name: The Fatimids
Brand: Reaktion Books
SKU: 9781836390190
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Portrait of a Dynasty

Contributor(s): Delia Cortese Author Format: Hardback

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ISBN	9781836390190
Subtitle	Portrait of a Dynasty
Publisher	Reaktion Books
Publication date	August 2025
Language	English
MRP	£25.00 GBP
Page count	440

The Fatimids (909–1171), one of the most significant and intriguing Islamic dynasties, built an empire that included North Africa, Egypt and parts of Sicily, Syria, Palestine and Arabia. Theirs is the only pre-modern Shi‘i dynasty to have established an independent empire and the only one known by a female’s name, Fatima, the Prophet Muhammad’s daughter. The Fatimids promoted women to unprecedented positions of authority and visibility in Islamic history. From Cairo – which they founded in 969 – this dynasty fostered cultural and artistic excellence as well as overall tolerance and prosperity across the empire. By blending historical and material sources, personalities and events that defined the Fatimid era are brought to life in this book. Examining their impact within the context of medieval history across Europe, Africa and Asia, the book also tells of the Fatimids’ legacy and influence on contemporary culture worldwide.

The Fatimids

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Delia Cortese Author

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