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The Assassins Paperback - 2002
by Bernard Lewis
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An offshoot of the Ismaili Shi'ite sect of Islam, the Assassins, established in Iran and Syria in the 11th and 12th centuries, was the first group to make systematic use of murder as a political weapon. Lewis traces the history of this radical group, studying its teachings and its influence on Muslim thought. 8-page photo insert.
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- Title The Assassins
- Author Bernard Lewis
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reissue
- Condition Used - Very Good
- Pages 192
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Basic Books, New York
- Date 2002
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # G0465004989I4N00
- ISBN 9780465004980 / 0465004989
- Weight 0.45 lbs (0.20 kg)
- Dimensions 7.98 x 5.32 x 0.61 in (20.27 x 13.51 x 1.55 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
- Cultural Region: Arab World
- Cultural Region: Middle Eastern
- Religious Orientation: Islamic
- Library of Congress subjects Assassins (Ismailites)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003269474
- Dewey Decimal Code 297
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