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Fatimid Horizons From Ifriqiya to Cairo: The Shiite Legacy Within Arab Heritage
Paperback
Series: Islam in the World
Publisher: Global East-West Ltd
Published: Apr 3 2026
Pages: 218
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Shiite Legacy Within Arab Heritage: A Global History of the Fatimid Caliphate.
Between 909 and 1171 CE, the Fatimid Caliphate transformed the Mediterranean into a hub of cultural synthesis, scientific advancement, and architectural splendour. In Fatimid Horizons: From Ifriqiya to Cairo, Hichem Karoui provides a comprehensive and accessible exploration of this pivotal empire, tracing its rise from North African mountain huts to its zenith as the master of Egypt and the Red Sea trade.
A Multi-Faceted Exploration of a Victorious Dynasty The Fatimids were more than just conquerors; they were institution-builders who treated pluralism as a strategic strength. This book delves into the stubborn witness of stone and clay to tell a story that standard sectarian narratives often overlook.
Key Highlights Include:
From Kairouan to Mahdia: The North African foundations of a caliphate that would eventually challenge the power of Baghdad.
The World's First University: The transformation of Al-Azhar from an Ismaili teaching centre to a global Sunni powerhouse.
Intellectual Genealogies: How Fatimid scholars adapted Greek metaphysics and pioneered empirical sciences like astronomy and mathematics.
Economic Might: A look at trade routes stretching from Senegal to India, fuelled by a sophisticated fiscal administration.
Cultural Fusion: The unique Cairene style of art and architecture that blended Berber, Arab, Persian, Greek, and Coptic influences.
Hichem Karoui provides a sophisticated methodological approach, reading primary texts alongside archaeological findings to construct a historically grounded understanding of the Fatimids.
Fatimid Horizons is an essential addition to the Islam In The World collection, offering readers a gateway into the rich, synthesising power of Islamic civilisation. It is a story of how a dynasty's theological identity can expand the horizons of everyone living under its walls.
Experience the history of Cairo and the Mediterranean as you've never seen it before.
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