A Short History of the Fatimid Khalifate

ed: O'Leary, De Lacy Evans. Wilmington, Del., Scholarly Resources, Inc. 1975?(Repr. Of 1923 ed) 267. Biblig. Index (Islamic Studies Library) $15.00 LC n.a. ISBN 0-8420-1759-3 DT 173.05. 1975

This general history discusses the Fatimid origins in Shiism and the Ismailite branches of Shiism, the Qarmatians, expansion of the sect into North Africa, rise to power as a Caliphate in Kairawan (873 - 966), and the conquest of Egypt, as well as the history of the Fatimid dynasty there until Saladin finished off the last ruler in 1171. Despite being out of date, it is a useful work for the student, written in semi-popular style and not too technical, but based on original sources

See also: Ivanov, Vladimir Alekseevich. Ismaili Tradition Concerning the Rise of the Fatimids. London, Oxford University Press, 1942. 337p. LC 53-53243. DT. 173-18. DDC 961. Vatikiotis, Panayiotis J. The Fatimid Theory of State. Lahore, Orientalia Publishers, 1957, 223p. LC 72-20182. JC 49.V38