Exploring an Islamic Empire: Fatimid History and Its SourcesTable of Contents Exploring an Islamic Empire : Fatimid History and Its Sources by Walker, Paul E. Terms of Use Introduction Part I The Shape and Content of Fatimid History The Maghrib A Century of Empire A Century of Military Wazirs Part II Source and Studies Coins, Building Inscriptions, Tiraz, Art and Archaeology Letters and Documents Memoirs, Eyewitnesses, and Contemporaries Histories, Topographies, and Biographical Dictionaries Literature and the Sciences Modern Studies Descriptive content provided by Syndetics"! a Bowker service. Summary Exploring an Islamic Empire : Fatimid History and Its Sources by Walker, Paul E. Terms of use Exploring an Islamic Empire is a detailed survey of different genres of source materials, including historiographical, epigraphic, and numismatic, on Fatimid history, and as such, it represents a first comprehensive treatment of the subject. It will be of great importance to students and academics alike. Published in association with The Institute of Ismaili Studies. Descriptive content provided by Syndetics"! a Bowker service. |
