Throne Of Gold, the lives of the Aga Khans

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For 150 years, the Aga Khans--all lineal descendants of Mohammed--have been the spiritual leaders of the Ismailis, a sect of the Shia Muslims, found primarily in East Africa. This first in-depth biography of the Aga Khans takes a mesmerizing look at a colorful dynasty that is still a recognizable force in world affairs and in the development of the Third World.