The Fatimid Caliphate: Rise, Rule, and Legacy

In this book, you will learn about the Fatimid Caliphate, a Shi'a Muslim dynasty that ruled over large parts of the Islamic world in the 10th to 12th centuries. The book explores the Fatimids' origins, their conquest of Egypt and expansion of their empire, and their distinctive Shi'a identity and influence. The book also discusses the tensions between the Fatimids and their Sunni rivals, the lives and reigns of the Fatimid caliphs, and the decline and eventual collapse of the Fatimid Caliphate. Finally, the book examines the Fatimids' lasting legacy in fields such as architecture, literature, and philosophy, as well as their impact on the development of Shi'a Islam.