Böcker av Malise Ruthven

For many years Malise Ruthven has been at the forefront of discerning commentary on the Islamic world and its relations with the predominantly secularised and Christian societies of the West. The author's probing, searchlight intelligence aims always to get at the truth of things, regardless of attendant controversy.

With hundreds of full-color maps and finely crafted images, this atlas illustrates treaties that have determined the fates of millions, beginning with ancient Egyptians. Malise Ruthven and a team of experts provide lively historical commentary about the geopolitical efforts of princes, politicians, and diplomats to carve up the globe.

From highland peasant farmers in Central Asia to Canadian industrialists the Nizari Ismailis are one of the Muslim world's diverse Shi'a communities. This book, which coincides with the fiftieth anniversary of the Aga Khan's succession as Imam, assesses the achievements of his 'Imamat' in modernising the communities' institutions.

'Excellent ... possibly the most balanced synthesis yet published on the rise of militant Islam [and] a perfect primer for anyone wishing a clear overview of the subject' William Dalrymple, Sunday Times