Historical analysis of the first terrorists
This edition examines the Assassins, a branch of the Ismaili Shiites, active in Iran and Syria during the 11th and 12th centuries. They used political assassination as a systematic instrument to overthrow the Sunni order.
- The background and objectives of the Assassins
- Their impact on the Islamic world and the Crusades
- The influence on the contemporary understanding of terrorism
The book is suitable for those interested in the history of Islamic extremism and provides important context for recent terrorist developments.