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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.)
Author: Hammer-Purgstall, Joseph, Freiherr von, 1774-1856
Translator: Wood, Oswald Charles
EBook No.: 53023
Published: Sep 10, 2016
Downloads: 96
Language: English
Subject: Assassins (Ismailites)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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.)
Author: Hammer-Purgstall, Joseph, Freiherr von, 1774-1856
Translator: Wood, Oswald Charles
EBook No.: 53023
Published: Sep 10, 2016
Downloads: 96
Language: English
Subject: Assassins (Ismailites)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.