{"product_id":"the-fatimids-by-delia-cortese-9781836390190","title":"The Fatimids","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA concise history of the enormously powerful and influential Shi'i caliphate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Fatimids\u003c\/em\u003e (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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamining 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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47384032608492,"sku":"9781836390190","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22972513482841.jpg?v=1773397222","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-fatimids-by-delia-cortese-9781836390190","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}