{"product_id":"9781836390190","title":"The Fatimids","description":"Author: Delia Cortese\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781836390190\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Oct 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 352\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA concise history of the enormously powerful and influential Shi'i caliphate.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 Muslim dynasty 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 Shii 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46857107374238,"sku":"ADS-9781836390190","price":59.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781836390190.jpg?v=1779154597","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781836390190","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}