by Bernard Lewis · Weidenfeld & Nicholson history · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781842124512
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Discover the fascinating history of an extremist Islamic sect from the 11th and 12th centuries, whose terrorist methods gave rise to the word 'assassin'. Bernard Lewis explores the origins and activities of this sect, the Ismailis, in the context of Islamic and Middle Eastern history, unraveling their significance in revolutionary and terrorist movements. Through contemporary Persian and Arabic sources, Lewis examines how medieval and modern European legends evolved, revealing the truth behind the myth and fanaticism surrounding the Assassins.
Bernard Lewis was a British-American historian specialized in Oriental studies. He was also known as a public intellectual and political commentator. Lewis was the Cleveland E. Dodge Professor Emeritus of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University. Lewis's expertise was in the history of Islam and the interaction between Islam and the West.
