The Sheikh of the Mountain.. Hassan al-Sabah
How can one be a saint and a monster at the same time, a fierce defender of goodness, and an unparalleled tyrant.. This is the mystery that this novel carries and tries to decipher.. A historical novel, conjuring up a legendary hero of ancient Persia, delving into the depths of the past to illuminate the shadows of the present, raising questions, and rereading events that changed the course of history, unveiling an epic story, a tale told on the walls of the Alamut Castle, the impregnable fortress that Hassan Sabah made a stronghold for the Nizari Ismaili sect, and the Hashashin sect, that secret group that struck terror in the hearts of enemies and inspired legends. With each new chapter, new secrets are revealed, and new pieces are added to a complex and mysterious historical painting. Will Hassan Sabah succeed in achieving his dream of establishing a just state that applies the principles of Nizari Ismailism? Or will internal and external conflicts shatter his ambitions and end his secret kingdom?
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The Sheikh of the Mountain.. Hassan al-Sabah
How can one be a saint and a monster at the same time, a fierce defender of goodness, and an unparalleled tyrant.. This is the mystery that this novel carries and tries to decipher.. A historical novel, conjuring up a legendary hero of ancient Persia, delving into the depths of the past to illuminate the shadows of the present, raising questions, and rereading events that changed the course of history, unveiling an epic story, a tale told on the walls of the Alamut Castle, the impregnable fortress that Hassan Sabah made a stronghold for the Nizari Ismaili sect, and the Hashashin sect, that secret group that struck terror in the hearts of enemies and inspired legends. With each new chapter, new secrets are revealed, and new pieces are added to a complex and mysterious historical painting. Will Hassan Sabah succeed in achieving his dream of establishing a just state that applies the principles of Nizari Ismailism? Or will internal and external conflicts shatter his ambitions and end his secret kingdom?
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The Sheikh of the Mountain.. Hassan al-Sabah
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The Sheikh of the Mountain.. Hassan al-Sabah
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789777816618 |
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| Publisher: | Sama Publishing House |
| Publication date: | 01/22/2025 |
| Sold by: | Bookwire |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 496 |
| File size: | 3 MB |
| Language: | Arabic |
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