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The Shia revival : how conflicts within Islam will shape the future / Vali Nasr.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Norton, c2006.Edition: 1st edDescription: 287 p. : map ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 0393062112
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 297.8/2/09/045 22
  • 297.8/209045 22
LOC classification:
  • BP194.185 .N37 2006
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Contents:
The other Islam : who are the Shia? -- The making of Shia politics -- The fading promise of nationalism -- Khomeini's moment -- The battle of Islamic fundamentalisms -- The tide turns -- Iraq : the first Arab Shia state -- The rise of Iran -- The battle for the Middle East .
Summary: Chronicles and examines factors that have shaped the 1,400-year history of religious, theological, political, and military conflicts between the Shia and Sunni Muslims.
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Non Fiction MVS Library Main room-Teen/Adult B- Nonfiction (Teen/Adult) 297.8 Nas (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 402503
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297 WIL Islam / 297.1 Kor The essential Koran : 297.1225 The clear Quran : 297.8 Nas The Shia revival : 299 Boo The book of the dead : 299 Fen Wisdom of tai chi : 299.7 Mar Native American religion

Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-268) and index.

The other Islam : who are the Shia? -- The making of Shia politics -- The fading promise of nationalism -- Khomeini's moment -- The battle of Islamic fundamentalisms -- The tide turns -- Iraq : the first Arab Shia state -- The rise of Iran -- The battle for the Middle East .

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Chronicles and examines factors that have shaped the 1,400-year history of religious, theological, political, and military conflicts between the Shia and Sunni Muslims.

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