From Martyr to Murderer
Representations of the Assassins in Twelfth- and Thirteenth-Century Europe
by Meriem Pagès
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Pub Date Sep 15 2014 | Archive Date Jul 30 2014
Description
Ever since the publication of Orientalism, medievalists have attempted to apply Said’s theses on the Western European representation of the Muslim Other to the Middle Ages. Pagès examines the sect of the Nizari Isma‘ilis (known for its use of political assassination) and its complicated relationship with Western Europe, providing a fascinating case study of such an endeavor.
Advance Praise
"This book sheds new light on changing representations of the Nizari Ismailis in European sources of medieval times. The author also produces new interpretations of the well-known medieval European sources. All in all, From Martyr to Murderer represents important contributions to scholarship in the field. It also provides an excellent case study, showing how tales, if repeated long enough, become accepted as facts. The work is, therefore, not only valuable for scholars of Ismaili and Shi’i studies, but also for readers interested in Europeans’ perceptions of Muslims as well as those interested in literary traditions and social constructs rooted in ‘imaginative ignorance’"-- Farhad Daftary, Co-Director of The Institute of Ismaili Studies, London
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| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780815633709 |
| PRICE | $39.95 (USD) |
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