The Assassins: A Redical Sect In Islam [Bonus Inside]

In the late 11th century, a small, persecuted religious minority transformed the Middle East from the shadows: the , better known to the world as The Assassins .

A Radical Sect in Islam - 9780195205503, Bernard Lewis, paperback The Assassins: A Redical Sect in Islam

Forget the Hollywood tropes for a moment—the historical reality of this "radical sect" is far more fascinating than the myths. Here is a look at the secret order that gave us the very word "assassin". 🦅 The "Eagle’s Nest": A Fortress of Intellect In the late 11th century, a small, persecuted

In 1090, their charismatic leader, , captured Alamut Castle in the rugged mountains of Persia. In the late 11th century