In 1090, their charismatic leader, , captured Alamut Castle in the rugged mountains of Persia.
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 The Assassins: A Redical Sect in Islam
A Radical Sect in Islam - 9780195205503, Bernard Lewis, paperback In 1090, their charismatic leader, , captured Alamut
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 . their charismatic leader