Writing Signs: The Fatimid Public Text Offered here is the significant scholarly work "Writing Signs: The Fatimid Public Text" by renowned historian Irene A. Bierman. This paperback edition provides a detailed analysis of the public inscriptions and texts produced during the Fatimid dynasty (909–1171 CE), shedding light on their crucial role in shaping and disseminating Fatimid identity and authority. Bierman's meticulous research examines the content, form, and context of these public pronouncements, offering valuable insights into the political, religious, and cultural landscape of the Fatimid caliphate. This book is an essential read for academics and anyone with a deep interest in Islamic history, art history, epigraphy, and Middle Eastern studies. In-depth analysis of various forms of Fatimid public texts. Examination of the evolution of Fatimid script and visual language. Interpretation of the ideological and propagandistic messages embedded in the inscriptions. Consideration of the spatial and social context of these public displays. Contribution to the broader understanding of communication and power in the medieval Islamic world. By Irene A. Bierman Paperback Very Good Used Condition - see images