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The Assassin Legends
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Author : Farhad Daftary
language : en
Publisher: I.B. Tauris
Release Date : 1995-01-01
The Assassin Legends written by Farhad Daftary and has been published by I.B. Tauris this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-01-01 with Religion categories.
For hundreds of years Westerners have been fascinated by stories of the Assassins, their mysterious leader and their remote mountain stronghold at Alamut in Northern Iran. The legends first emerged in the 12th and 13th centuries, when Crusaders in Syria came into contact with the Nazari Isma'ilis, one of the communities of Shi'ite Islam who, at the behest of their leader Hassan Sabaa (mythologized as the "Old Man of the Mountain"), engaged in dangerous missions to kill their enemies. Elaborated over the years, the tales culminated in Marco Polo's claim that the "Old Man" controlled the behaviour of his self-sacrificing devotees through the use of hashish and a secret garden of paradise. So influential were these tales that the word "assassin" entered European languages as a common noun meaning "murderer". Daftary traces the origins and early development of the legends - as well as investigating the historical context in which they were fabricated and transmitted. As such, this book reveals an extraordinary programme of propaganda rooted in the medieval Muslim world and medieval Europe's ignorance of this world. This book also provides the first English translation of French orientalist Silvestre de Sacy's famous 19th-century "Memoire" on the Assassins.
The Assassin Legends
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Author : Farhad Daftary
language : en
Publisher: I. B. Tauris
Release Date : 1995-07-15
The Assassin Legends written by Farhad Daftary and has been published by I. B. Tauris this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-07-15 with History categories.
For hundreds of years Westerners have been fascinated by stories of the Assassins, their mysterious leader and their remote mountain stronghold at Alamut in Northern Iran. The legends first emerged in the 12th and 13th centuries, when Crusaders in Syria came into contact with the Nazari Isma'ilis, one of the communities of Shi'ite Islam who, at the behest of their leader Hassan Sabaa (mythologized as the "Old Man of the Mountain"), engaged in dangerous missions to kill their enemies. Elaborated over the years, the tales culminated in Marco Polo's claim that the "Old Man" controlled the behaviour of his self-sacrificing devotees through the use of hashish and a secret garden of paradise. So influential were these tales that the word "assassin" entered European languages as a common noun meaning "murderer". Daftary traces the origins and early development of the legends - as well as investigating the historical context in which they were fabricated and transmitted. As such, this book reveals an extraordinary programme of propaganda rooted in the medieval Muslim world and medieval Europe's ignorance of this world. This book also provides the first English translation of French orientalist Silvestre de Sacy's famous 19th-century "Memoire" on the Assassins.
The Assassin Legends
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Author : Farhad Daftary
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
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Assassins
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Author : W B Bartlett
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2009-07-20
Assassins written by W B Bartlett and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-20 with History categories.
The so-called ' Assassins' are one of the most spectacular legends of medieval history. In the popular imagination they are drug-crazed fanatics who launched murderous attacks on their enemies, terrorising the medieval world. Since the tales of Marco Polo and others, the myths surrounding them have been fantastically embellished and the truth has become ever more obscure. Universally loathed and feared, they were especially frightening because they apparently had no fear of death. Bartlett's book deftly traces the origins of the sect out of the schisms within the early Islamic religion and examines the impact of Hasan-i-Sabbah, its founder, and Sinan - the legendary 'Old Man of the Mountain'. This popular history follows the vivid history of the group over the next two centuries, including its clash with the crusaders, its near destruction at the hands of the Mongols, and its subsequent history. Finally, and fascinatingly, we discover how the myths surrounding the Assassins have developed over time, and why indeed they continue to have such an impact on the popular imagination.
The Assassins
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Author : W. B. Bartlett
language : en
Publisher: Sutton Publishing
Release Date : 2001
The Assassins written by W. B. Bartlett and has been published by Sutton Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with History categories.
The Assassins are among the most compelling figures of medieval history, with a reputation as drug-crazed fanatics who murdered their enemies and terrorised the medieval world. Since the colourful tales of Marco Polo, the myths surrounding them have been wildly exaggerated and the truth has become ever more obscure. This new book separates fact from fiction and shows that the Assassins of history are just as interesting as the Assassins of legend. The group first appeared in the late eleventh century as an offshoot of the Ismaili sect of Islam. They called themselves Nizaris but to some other Muslims they were 'hashishiyyum', a derogatory term meaning 'hashish taker'. Usually based in mountain fortresses, over the next two centuries they spread from Persia into Syria, central Asia and India, using assassination as only one of a number of methods of achieving their aims. Widely loathed and feared, they were especially threatening because they had no fear of death. If they were to die in the execution of their mission they were hailed as martyrs and promised eternal life in a secret garden of paradise. Indeed, most of the assassinations they carried out were suicide missions, usually committed in public in broad daylight and with little opportunity for the Assassin to escape. Often, he would befriend his intended victim months beforehand and then, once trust had been established, he would suddenly strike - servant or friend turned killer. W. B. Bartlett's pacy narrative follows the history of the group with special reference to the Alamut period (1093-1256). Fascinatingly, he shows how their history and mythology have been developed over time through the writings of Western chroniclers.
From Martyr To Murderer
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Author : Meriem Pagès
language : en
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Release Date : 2014-11-10
From Martyr To Murderer written by Meriem Pagès and has been published by Syracuse University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-10 with History categories.
Ever since the publication of Edward Said’s Orientalism, scholars have attempted to apply Western notions of the exotic Muslim “other” to medieval texts. In this book, Pagès examines the extremist Shi’ite Nizari Isma’ilis, a sect commonly known as the Assassins, to provide a fascinating case study of one such endeavor, one essential to our understanding of modern prejudices about Islam. Historical representations of this sect—known for its use of political assassination and its complicated relationship with Western Europe—closely paralleled commonly held views of Islam during the Middle Ages. Latin Christendom’s conceptions of the sect were actually more nuanced and complex, however, resulting in divergent readings that ranged from an emphasis on potential alliances in the earliest texts to exoticization in the works of the thirteenth century and later. By tracing how portrayals of the sect developed in medieval texts, From Martyr to Murderer shows that the Assassins did not originally inspire alienation in medieval Europe and that, on the contrary, they were even seen as potential converts to Christianity. Ultimately, Pagès’s adroit exploration of the Assassin legends leads readers to question preconceived notions about the image of Islam dating back to the Middle Ages.
The Assassins
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Author : Bernard Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-02-17
The Assassins written by Bernard Lewis and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-17 with History categories.
The history of an extremist Islamic sect in the 11th-12th centuries whose terrorist methods gave the English language a new word: assassin. The word 'Assassin' was brought back from Syria by the Crusaders, and in time acquired the meaning of murderer. Originally it was applied to the members of a Muslim religious sect - a branch of the Ismailis, and the followers of a leader known as the Old Man of the Mountain. Their beliefs and their methods made them a by-word for both fanaticism and terrorism in Syria and Persia in the 11th and 12th centuries, and the subject of a luxuriant growth of myth and legend. In this book, Bernard Lewis begins by tracing the development of these legends in medieval and modern Europe and the gradual percolation of accurate knowledge concerning the Ismailis. He then examines the origins and activities of the sect, on the basis of contemporary Persian and Arabic sources, and against the background of Middle Eastern and Islamic history. In a final chapter he discusses some of the political, social and economic implications of the Ismailis, and examines the significance of the Assassins in the history of revolutionary and terrorist movements.
Assassin Legend 1
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Author : Theresa Chavez
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Assassin Legend 1 written by Theresa Chavez and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
Legends Of Assassins
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Author : Chen Uen
language : en
Publisher: Locus Publishing Company
Release Date : 2010-01-01
Legends Of Assassins written by Chen Uen and has been published by Locus Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
This book won the award for the best comic from the National Institute for Translation in 1986. Although more than 20 years have passed since then, there is still a great appreciation for this book. This book is based on the Chronicles of the Historian from the Han dynasty scholar Sima Qian. It includes the legends of the five assassins: Chaomu, Yurang, Juanju, Niezheng and Jingke, during the Spring and Autum Period. The comic is beautifully printed in full color. Chen Uen used traditional Chinese brushes, and he drew each page as one on special hand-made calligraphy paper. It really took a lot of skill to paint one panel after another on this kind of calligraphy paper. Only Chen Uen has the ability to use calligraphy skills to paint comics. There are 500 colorful paintings, from small to large, with exact and difficult-to-achieve details. He has to draw each page quickly, with skill in determination. If he makes a single mistake, the whole page is lost. There are a lot of special details in the facial expressions; his point is to try to express their fleeting emotions through their eyes, their brow and mouth. He gives lively personal characteristics through painting the five assassins in different circumstances, atmospheres, mindsets, emotions, and how they dedicated themselves to lethal missions with their cunning, bravery and nobility. It's quite captivating. Chen Uen is really modest to say that he drew the legends of assassins because he was moved by these stories. We were so touched by his depiction, that we asked his agreement to republish them and share them with everybody.
Confounding Powers
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Author : William J. Brenner
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2016-01-29
Confounding Powers written by William J. Brenner and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-29 with History categories.
A comparative historical examination of the international systemic and societal origins and effects of Al Qaeda and similar historical actors.