Russell Borna

Broschiertes Buch

The Shadow of Alamut

Myths and Truths of Hassan Sabbah

Beschreibung

In a land of collapsing empires and rising ideologies, one man carved his legacy into the face of a mountain-and into the memory of the world. The Shadow of Alamut: Myths and Truths of Hassan Sabbah is a sweeping historical biography of the enigmatic mastermind who founded the Nizari Ismaili state in the 11th century. From the ancient city of Ray to the legendary fortress of Alamut, Hassan Sabbah's story is one of ideological rebellion, spiritual devotion, political genius, and psychological warfare. Hassan Sabbah's movement-misunderstood, mythologized, and feared-birthed the Order of Assassins, whose name would be etched in legend and misinterpretation for centuries. While Western chroniclers crafted tales of hashish-laced gardens and mindless killers, the reality was a disciplined, literate, and sophisticated underground network that resisted dominant powers from Cairo to Baghdad to the Seljuq palaces of Persia. This book peels back the layers of history, reconstructing the world of the Assassin Imam through documented events, disputed accounts, and enduring folklore. What emerges is a gripping narrative of a revolutionary who weaponized belief, built an empire of ideas, and engineered a doctrine that continues to resonate in discussions of extremism, loyalty, and resistance today. Explore the siege-proof citadel of Alamut, the bloody corridors of Seljuq politics, the sacred halls of Fatimid Cairo, and the secret rituals of the fedayeen. Walk beside Sabbah through betrayals, schisms, victories, and philosophical transformations. Perfect for readers of Islamic history, political intrigue, religious studies, and fans of stories like The Secret History, The Assassin's Creed, and The Crusades, this work invites you to rethink not just what you know about Hassan Sabbah-but how history itself is written. A masterwork of scholarship and storytelling, The Shadow of Alamut is your gateway into a world where nothing is true, and everything is permitted.

Autor

Russell Borna is a contemporary author and critical thinker whose work spans the disciplines of history, philosophy, and political thought. Known for his bold inquiry and intellectual depth, Borna examines how ideas shape civilizations, identities, and belief systems. His writing is a fusion of analytical rigor and narrative storytelling, crafted to challenge assumptions and provoke reflection. With a background in the humanities and a lifelong fascination with human behavior, Borna has explored subjects ranging from ideological extremism and mass persuasion to ancient wisdom traditions and the psychology of power. His books often focus on the hidden structures behind collective thinking, the psychology of belief, and the delicate tension between truth and illusion in modern life. Guided by a philosophical spirit and a historian's precision, Borna writes for readers who seek meaning beyond surface-level answers-those unafraid to question the dominant narratives of their time. Whether writing about modern politics or ancient thought, he brings clarity to complexity and encourages intellectual independence in an increasingly polarized world.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Russell Borna
• Seitenzahl: 134
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. November 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 179g
• ISBN-13: 9798232525507
• Artikelnr.: 75828561