An introduction to the historical and intellectual development of Twelver (Imamite) Shi'a Islam. The author also presents Shi'i rituals as seen by European travellers, and considers these rituals more important than Shi'a legal codes in terms of influencing culture.
- ISBN10 1558761357
- ISBN13 9781558761353
- Publish Date 1 March 1997 (first published 1 January 1996)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 31 July 2012
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Markus Wiener Publishing Inc
- Format Paperback
- Pages 176
- Language English