Ismaili Studies represents one of the most recent fields of Islamic Studies. Much new research has taken place in this field as a result of the recovery of a large number of Ismaili texts.
Farhad Daftary is Head of the Department of Academic Research and Publications at The Institute of Ismaili Studies. A scholar of Ismaili Studies, he is the author of several acclaimed books and numerous shorter studies in this field of Islamic studies. His publications include The Ismailis: their History and Doctrines (1990), The Assassin Legends: Myths of the Ismailis (1994), and A Short History of the Ismailis (1998).
'An excellent book that will help to systematize Ismaili studies' 'A useful reference work for scholars in this field' Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations MELA NOTES 'a fine work and should find a ready home in the reference section of any Middle East or Islamic studies collection.'
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