Caliph of Cairo by Paul E Walker
To some, al-Hakim was God incarnate, to others an infallible imam, to still others he was a capricious tyrant. This book examines myth and fact, document and opinion, to present the most complete and detailed history yet written of the life and times of one of the medieval Islamic worlds most controversial figures.Paul E. Walker is Deputy Director for Academic Programs, Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago and a historian of ideas specializing in medieval Islamic history. He has published numerous papers and over a dozen books, including most recently The Fatimids: Select Papers on Their Governing Institutions, Social and Cultural Organization, Religious Appeal, and Rivalries (2021).
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| ISBN 13 | 9789774165689 |
| ISBN 10 | 9774165683 |
| Title | Caliph of Cairo |
| Author | Paul E Walker |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The American University in Cairo Press |
| Year published | 2012-12-15 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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