The Druzes: A New Study of Their History, Faith and Society

This book places the beliefs of the Druzes in the context of the history of Shi'ism in its Isma'ili form, from which their faith developed. It also describes the role of the Druze community in the history of Lebanon and Syria. In the preparation of this book, the author, a Druze herself, has made use not only of the readily available Arabic and European sources but also of documents and manuscripts that are less easily accessible.