Description
About the Author
Heinz Halm is Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Tubingen. He is written several books including The Fatimids and their Traditions of Learning (I. B. Tauris, 1997).
Reviews
Reviews of the first edition: A good primer to the complex subject of Shi'ism. It should be on the bookshelves of all good libraries and personal collections. Halm in an admirable way combines an assured judgement as to what information matters, with precision and fluency of style! It will find countless grateful specialist and non-specialist readers. A very useful and informative handbook. Reviews of the first edition: A good primer to the complex subject of Shi'ism. It should be on the bookshelves of all good libraries and personal collections. Halm in an admirable way combines an assured judgement as to what information matters, with precision and fluency of style! It will find countless grateful specialist and non-specialist readers. A very useful and informative handbook.
Book Information
ISBN 9780748618880
Author Heinz Halm
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint Edinburgh University Press
Publisher Edinburgh University Press
Weight(grams) 346g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 24mm