A faculty member from the Department of History at the College of Education for Women, University of Basra, has published a book titled *Ending the Despotism of Viziers in the Fatimid State During the Reigns of al-Amir and al-Hafiz*. The work explores the roles played by the Caliphs al-Amir and al-Hafiz in curbing the unchecked power of the viziers and restoring the authority of the Caliphate, despite the significant political challenges they faced.Spanning 244 pages, the book is organized into two main chapters, each consisting of three sections. The first chapter examines the Caliph’s role in ending the despotism of the viziers during his reign, while the second chapter analyzes how Caliph al-Hafiz li-Din Allah succeeded in suppressing the vizierial tyranny that had re-emerged during his own rule.The book serves as a scholarly contribution to the study of the political history of the Fatimid State, shedding light on the nature of the relationship between the Caliphs and their viziers, as well as the shifts in power that occurred during this historical period.
