A Historical Research on the Lives of the 12 Shia Imams

I've recently purchased a lot of books about our beloved 12 imams. This book is one i would highly recommend because its very beginner friendly in the aspect of talking about the major points of each Imams life. Instead of going into major detail, the author kind of gives a brief summary on what occurred in that time/place. In conclusion, Id highly recommend this book for anyone whose embarking on the journey of getting more familiarized with our beloved 12 imams.

I just loved this book it explains important things q about our 12 imams I am in love with this book this book is the best book I have ever read

Excellent. Very comprehensive, yet not boring or dry. An easy read that captures all of Islamic history.

If you need a concise outline of the 12 Imams of Shia Islam, this book works just fine.But for someone who claims this is a historical research initiative, there are some standout issues.1) Umar killed Fatima (AS): While the popular version, which you see in most traditional Shia circles today, adheres to this narrative, the fact of the matter is that it's not universally accepted. There is pushback from people like Mufid in the past, Fadlallah, Khoei, and Kamal Al-Haydari in recent memory, and among others, regarding just what happened exactly. The sourcing is controversial and even the details are scattershot. At least the author should have put allegedly, though I understand his guide is Yusufi Gharawi, who believes Fatima (AS) was killed in this manner.2) Imam Sajjad's mother was the princess of the last Persian King: This is an outright slander against Imam Sajjad (AS) and the Family of the Prophet (SAWA). The great historian Mutahhari called it out as an attempt to claim the line of Imams is a Persian invention as a racist slur.3) Imam Mahdi's mother was a descendant of St. Peter and the Romans: This is an outright fairly tale. Narjis (A) was neither of Roman descent nor from the line of St. Peter. This was obviously a hadith fabricated to create a connection between Imam Mahdi (AS) and Jesus (AS) since the two are traditional said to rise of together in the End Times.This is a good, brisk read. But it must be understood as presenting a traditional historical view from the sources. Not a critical analysis of the history or sources themselves.

I plan on reading it soon, the book came in perfect condition.