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The Shii'tes
A Short History
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206 pages
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Focusing on Shi'ism, Heinz Halm explores its historical development, key rituals, and the influential role of mullahs within the context of Middle Eastern politics. He traces the evolution of the Imams and the establishment of religious authority during the Safavid Empire, highlighting the ongoing tension between Iranian rulers and religious leaders. The book examines how the Khomeini revolution emerged from a deep-rooted historical conflict, with implications that extend into Iraq and Lebanon following the American invasion.
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2023, hardcover
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