Eagle's Nest (Ismaili Castles in Iran and Syria)

Willey, Peter

ISBN 10: 1850434646 / ISBN 13: 9781850434641

Published by Published by I B Tauris, London, 2005

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, xxvii, [1], 321 pages, 8 double-sided colour photographic plates with titles, illustrations in text (including maps), First Edition , small mark to upper edge of joint lower board, some marking to edges, volume in very good condition , dustwrappers in near fine condition , black cloth with gilt titles to spine, orange wrappers with colour photograph, black and cream titles, cellophane cover 24 x 16 cms Hardback ISBN: 1850434646.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Eagle's Nest (Ismaili Castles in Iran and Syria)
• Publisher: Published by I B Tauris, London
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1850434646
• ISBN 13: 9781850434641
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
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Synopsis

Magnificent castles and fortresses in remote, mountainous regions were built for refuge by the Ismaili Muslims of Iran and Syria fleeing from persecution during the early middle ages. Often superior in construction to those built by the Crusaders, these castles withstood numerous offensives for over two centuries until the middle of the 13th century when most were captured and demolished by the Mongols. In his new book Peter Willey describes the discoveries he made during the course of more than 20 expeditions to these Ismaili sites spanning the past forty years. The book is exceptionally well illustrated with photographs, maps and plans. As well as being a piece of original scholarship, it is also a readable personal account of the challenges encountered in expeditions to remote, inaccessible and often hazardous locations.

About the Author

Peter Willey is the world authority on the Ismaili castles of Iran and Syria. Educated at Charterhouse and Cambridge, he was badly wounded at Anzio in 1944 and subsequently spent many years in the discovery and investigation of the Ismaili castles. He now lectures on the Middle East and Islamic art and culture at Bristol University. He has written a number of books including 'The Castles of the Assassins' (1963) which is still regarded as the standard work on the subject, and he has contributed to the 'Encyclopaedia of Islam' on Islamic monuments.