Vladimir Bartol was a Slovenian author whose most famous work is the 1938 historical novel Alamut. His writing focuses on the psychology of power and how leaders use belief to control their followers. This story of the original assassins later became a major influence on the Assassins Creed video game series.
Alamut
Alamut
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Set against the backdrop of 11th-century Persia, Vladimir Bartol's "Alamut" plunges readers into a world of political intrigue and religious fervor. The story follows a young man drawn into the secretive order of the Assassins, a group known for their deadly skills and unwavering loyalty. As he navigates their hidden fortress and the complex machinations of their leader, he grapples with faith, duty, and the true meaning of paradise.
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AlamutPaperback, Nove
450 pages
North Atlantic BooksLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97815564368195 editions available
