The Albanian Bektashi: History and Culture of a Dervish Order in the Balkans by

Description: The Albanian Bektashi by Robert Elsie The Bektashi dervish order is a Sufi Alevite sect found in Anatolia and the Balkans with a strong presence in Albania. In this, his final book, Robert Elsie analyses the Albanian Bektashi and considers their role in the countrys history and society. Although much has been written on the Bektashi in Turkey, little has appeared on the Albanian branch of the sect. Robert Elsie considers the history and culture of the Bektashi, analyses writings on the order by early travellers to the region such as Margaret Hasluck and Sir Arthur Evans and provides a comprehensive list of tekkes (convents) and tyrbes (shrines) in Albania and neighbouring countries. Finally he presents a catalogue of notable Albanian Bektashi figures in history and legend. This book provides a complete reference guide to the Bektashi in Albania which will be essential reading for scholars of the Balkans, Islamic sects and Albanian history and culture. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Robert Elsie (1950-2017) was a Canadian scholar and translator specialising in Albanian studies and folklore. Details ISBN1788315693 Author Robert Elsie Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 1788315693 ISBN-13 9781788315692 Format Hardcover Imprint I.B. Tauris Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 297.48 Pages 392 Publication Date 2019-07-25 Subtitle History and Culture of a Dervish Order in the Balkans Short Title The Albanian Bektashi UK Release Date 2019-07-25 NZ Release Date 2019-07-25 Edited by Elena Zaytseva Birth 1935 Death 1851 Affiliation Winchester College, UK Position Classics Teacher Qualifications M.S., RN-CS, Pnp Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2019-07-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134690900;

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