Bernard Lewis (1967), "The Discovery of the Assassins", in The Assassins: A Radical Sect in Islam, ISBN 9780297863335
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The emergence of the new monarchies, in which one man could determine the politics and religion of the state, made assassination an effective as well as an acceptable weapon.
— Bernard Lewis on Nizaris
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About Bernard Lewis
Bernard Lewis (31 May 1916 – 19 May 2018) was a British historian specializing in oriental studies.
About Bernard Lewis
Bernard Lewis (31 May 1916 – 19 May 2018) was a British historian specializing in oriental studies.
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