The History of the Assassins, Derived from Oriental Sources by Hammer-Purgstall
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| Author | Hammer-Purgstall, Joseph, Freiherr von, 1774-1856 |
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| Translator | Wood, Oswald Charles |
| LoC No. | 01027020 |
| Uniform Title | Die Geschichte der Assassinen. English |
| Title | The History of the Assassins, Derived from Oriental Sources |
| Note | Reading ease score: 46.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http: //books.google.com) |
| Summary | "The History of the Assassins: Derived from Oriental Sources" by the Chevalier Joseph von Hammer is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the enigmatic sect of the Assassins, a branch of the Ismailites, examining their origins, beliefs, and significant historical implications throughout the centuries. The author seeks to illuminate not only the societal and religious context of the Assassins but also their notorious reputation and the events that have led to their infamy. The opening of the text provides an extensive introduction to the historical and religious backdrop of the Assassins, discussing the founding of Islam, the life of Mohammed, and the subsequent emergence of various sects, particularly the Ismailites. The author emphasizes the tumultuous political landscape of the time, marked by power struggles, revolutionary factions, and conflicting religious doctrines. Throughout this section, Hammer sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the Assassins themselves, particularly through their connections to figures like Hassan Sabah and the sect's revolutionary ethos, which sought to blend political ambition with religious fervor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Assassins (Ismailites) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53023 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 104 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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