James Waterson - The Ismaili Assassins  A History of Medieval Murder [Retail]
epub | 1.63 MB | English | Author :James Waterson |  2020 | Pen & Sword Books

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"A fascinating history . . . The Medieval conflict between Christians and Muslims has many similarities to the Middle East today."-Firetrench
The Ismaili Assassins were an underground group of political killers who were ready to kill Christians and Muslims alike with complete disregard for their own lives. Under the powerful control of an enigmatic grand master, these devoted murderers often slayed their victims in public, cultivating their terrifying reputation. They assumed disguises and their weapon of choice was a dagger. The dagger was blessed by the grand master and killing with it was a holy and sanctified act; poison or other methods of murder were forbidden to the followers of the sect. Surviving a mission was considered a deep dishonor and mothers rejoiced when they heard that their Assassin sons had died having completed their deadly acts.
Unsurprisingly, their formidable reputation spread far and wide. In 1253, the Mongol chiefs were so...

Category : | Islamic Shi'ism, Shi'ism Islam, Medieval Military History

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