Author: Steven Hager
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781503270268
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
A look at Abraham Lincoln's assassination controversy.
Killing Lincoln
Author: Steven Hager
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781503270268
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
A look at Abraham Lincoln's assassination controversy.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781503270268
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
A look at Abraham Lincoln's assassination controversy.
The Assassins
Author: Bernard Lewis
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0786724552
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
From a master historian, the definitive account of history's first terrorists An offshoot of the Ismaili Shi'ite sect of Islam, the Assassins were the first group to make systematic use of murder as a political weapon. Established in Iran and Syria in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, they aimed to overthrow the existing Sunni order in Islam and replace it with their own. They terrorized their foes with a series of dramatic murders of Islamic leaders, as well as of some of the Crusaders, who brought their name and fame back to Europe. Professor Lewis traces the history of this radical group, studying its teachings and its influence on Muslim thought. Particularly insightful in light of the rise of the terrorist attacks in the U.S. and in Israel, this account of the Assassins -- whose name is now synonymous with politically motivated murderers -- places recent events in historical perspective and sheds new light on the fanatic mind.
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0786724552
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
From a master historian, the definitive account of history's first terrorists An offshoot of the Ismaili Shi'ite sect of Islam, the Assassins were the first group to make systematic use of murder as a political weapon. Established in Iran and Syria in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, they aimed to overthrow the existing Sunni order in Islam and replace it with their own. They terrorized their foes with a series of dramatic murders of Islamic leaders, as well as of some of the Crusaders, who brought their name and fame back to Europe. Professor Lewis traces the history of this radical group, studying its teachings and its influence on Muslim thought. Particularly insightful in light of the rise of the terrorist attacks in the U.S. and in Israel, this account of the Assassins -- whose name is now synonymous with politically motivated murderers -- places recent events in historical perspective and sheds new light on the fanatic mind.
Weapon of Flesh
Author: Chris A. Jackson
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
ISBN: 9781419607950
Category : Fantasy fiction, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A boy born in the care of a wizard, without parents or any proper upbringing, is imbued with magic and trained as the perfect assassin. But why, and for whom?Then his master, the wizard, is killed, and all the boy knows is that he is a weapon, and was made to kill.
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
ISBN: 9781419607950
Category : Fantasy fiction, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A boy born in the care of a wizard, without parents or any proper upbringing, is imbued with magic and trained as the perfect assassin. But why, and for whom?Then his master, the wizard, is killed, and all the boy knows is that he is a weapon, and was made to kill.
Use of Weapons
Author: Iain M. Banks
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316068799
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
The man known as Cheradenine Zakalwe was one of Special Circumstances' foremost agents, changing the destiny of planets to suit the Culture through intrigue, dirty tricks and military action. The woman known as Diziet Sma had plucked him from obscurity and pushed him towards his present eminence, but despite all their dealings she did not know him as well as she thought. The drone known as Skaffen-Amtiskaw knew both of these people. It had once saved the woman's life by massacring her attackers in a particularly bloody manner. It believed the man to be a lost cause. But not even its machine could see the horrors in his past. Ferociously intelligent, both witty and horrific, Use of Weapons is a masterpiece of science fiction. The Culture Series Consider Phlebas The Player of Games Use of Weapons The State of the Art Excession Inversions Look to Windward Matter Surface Detail The Hydrogen Sonata
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316068799
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
The man known as Cheradenine Zakalwe was one of Special Circumstances' foremost agents, changing the destiny of planets to suit the Culture through intrigue, dirty tricks and military action. The woman known as Diziet Sma had plucked him from obscurity and pushed him towards his present eminence, but despite all their dealings she did not know him as well as she thought. The drone known as Skaffen-Amtiskaw knew both of these people. It had once saved the woman's life by massacring her attackers in a particularly bloody manner. It believed the man to be a lost cause. But not even its machine could see the horrors in his past. Ferociously intelligent, both witty and horrific, Use of Weapons is a masterpiece of science fiction. The Culture Series Consider Phlebas The Player of Games Use of Weapons The State of the Art Excession Inversions Look to Windward Matter Surface Detail The Hydrogen Sonata
Five Weapons
Author: Jimmie Robinson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781607067795
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Originally published in single magazine form as Five weapons #1-5.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781607067795
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Originally published in single magazine form as Five weapons #1-5.
The Assassins' Guild
Author: Celine Jeanjean
Publisher: Celine Jeanjean
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
Dive into this fun steampunk fantasy featuring quirky characters, snappy banter, and set in a world that's a cross between Victorian London and the tropics. The problems begin when Rory and Longinus are summoned to the Assassins' Guild. Longinus wants Rory to change into something more elegant - not going to happen. Rory can't make Longinus stop calling her his assistant. Their problems get worse when the Guildmaster asks them both to investigate an attack against her and find out who is behind it. If they fail, the consequences will be....unpleasant. And it looks like the attempted assassination is mixed up in dangerous Guild politics. Between their arguments and making sure the assassins they’re investigating don’t kill them, it's one hell of a challenge. Keywords: Fantasy Books, Top Rated Books, Epic Fantasy Books, Epic Fantasy, Steampunk Books, Best Rated Steampunk Books, Fantasy action adventure, quirky characters, banter, snarky fantasy, fantasy humor, Strong female lead, fantasy steampunk, snappy banter, funny fantasy, fantasy with strong female lead, magic, original world-building, full length fantasy, humorous fantasy books, steampunk, gaslamp fantasy, historical fantasy, humorous fantasy, funny fantasy, quirky fantasy, quirky characters, Fantasy female lead, Fantasy female character, fantasy female protagonist, fantasy strong female character, unlikely friendship, banter, snark, snarky, humour, alchemist, fantasy assassin, fun read, fast read. Perfect for fans of: Lindsay Buroker, Terry Pratchett, Gail Carriger, Shelley Adina, Joseph Lallo, Tilly Wallace, CJ Archer
Publisher: Celine Jeanjean
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
Dive into this fun steampunk fantasy featuring quirky characters, snappy banter, and set in a world that's a cross between Victorian London and the tropics. The problems begin when Rory and Longinus are summoned to the Assassins' Guild. Longinus wants Rory to change into something more elegant - not going to happen. Rory can't make Longinus stop calling her his assistant. Their problems get worse when the Guildmaster asks them both to investigate an attack against her and find out who is behind it. If they fail, the consequences will be....unpleasant. And it looks like the attempted assassination is mixed up in dangerous Guild politics. Between their arguments and making sure the assassins they’re investigating don’t kill them, it's one hell of a challenge. Keywords: Fantasy Books, Top Rated Books, Epic Fantasy Books, Epic Fantasy, Steampunk Books, Best Rated Steampunk Books, Fantasy action adventure, quirky characters, banter, snarky fantasy, fantasy humor, Strong female lead, fantasy steampunk, snappy banter, funny fantasy, fantasy with strong female lead, magic, original world-building, full length fantasy, humorous fantasy books, steampunk, gaslamp fantasy, historical fantasy, humorous fantasy, funny fantasy, quirky fantasy, quirky characters, Fantasy female lead, Fantasy female character, fantasy female protagonist, fantasy strong female character, unlikely friendship, banter, snark, snarky, humour, alchemist, fantasy assassin, fun read, fast read. Perfect for fans of: Lindsay Buroker, Terry Pratchett, Gail Carriger, Shelley Adina, Joseph Lallo, Tilly Wallace, CJ Archer
Blades of the Old Empire
Author: Anna Kashina
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 0857664131
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Action, intrigue, and romance collide in this epic first installment of the Majat Code fantasy series When Prince Kythar falls under attack in his own castle, he has no idea that his enemies are none other than the ancient Kaddim Brotherhood. Kyth's inborn ability to control the elements is the only power that can stop the plot to destroy his royal line. But there is one problem: Kyth's fighting skills are no match for the Kaddim. To defeat the Kaddim, Kyth must rely on his bodyguard Kara, a beautiful Diamond-ranked assassin from the elite Majat Guild. But Kyth's enemies are smarter than he gives them credit for—and they develop an elaborate plan to remove Kara as an obstacle. Acting through treachery and scheming, they pitch Kara against the Majat, marking her as a target for the only warrior who can defeat her in battle. With the deadly assassin on their trail, Kythar and Kara must face impossible odds to save the kingdom and their lives. File Under: Fantasy [ Friend & Foe | Kingdoms at War | A Secret Gift | Uncomfortable Journeys ]
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 0857664131
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Action, intrigue, and romance collide in this epic first installment of the Majat Code fantasy series When Prince Kythar falls under attack in his own castle, he has no idea that his enemies are none other than the ancient Kaddim Brotherhood. Kyth's inborn ability to control the elements is the only power that can stop the plot to destroy his royal line. But there is one problem: Kyth's fighting skills are no match for the Kaddim. To defeat the Kaddim, Kyth must rely on his bodyguard Kara, a beautiful Diamond-ranked assassin from the elite Majat Guild. But Kyth's enemies are smarter than he gives them credit for—and they develop an elaborate plan to remove Kara as an obstacle. Acting through treachery and scheming, they pitch Kara against the Majat, marking her as a target for the only warrior who can defeat her in battle. With the deadly assassin on their trail, Kythar and Kara must face impossible odds to save the kingdom and their lives. File Under: Fantasy [ Friend & Foe | Kingdoms at War | A Secret Gift | Uncomfortable Journeys ]
Assassin!
Author: Haha Lung
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806526201
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
In this unique and astonishing book, Dr. Lung not only traces the complete history of the hashishin, but explains the rules of Islamic warfare and the true concept of jihad.
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806526201
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
In this unique and astonishing book, Dr. Lung not only traces the complete history of the hashishin, but explains the rules of Islamic warfare and the true concept of jihad.
Arcanum
Author: Joseph Barresi
Publisher: midnightrise
ISBN: 1461022428
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
At long last the core rule book for the World of Arator is here! Included within these pages are the full current rules and all information needed in order to play games within the Arcanum: World of Arator universe. Also detailed within this book are: A complete, comphensive listing of all 20+ character classes a player can be. Classes in the Arcanum universe become even more powerful after level 50, by being "promoted" to an even more powerful version of the original class. All character classes have access to 10 powerful special talents at the start of level 1 and these abilities only get stronger as a player levels. After level 50 all player classes will receive 5 new talents that are even deadlier. Character classes can learn many different special abiltiies such as wrestling, duel wielding, acrobatics, blacksmithing, leatherworking, enchanting, and many more. All classes come stock with their own special abilties but it doesn't stop there, any player class can learn any special ability they want in addition to the ones they have as a class. Choose between dozens of different races including sun elves, dark elves, dwarves, halflings, orcs, hobgoblins, goblins, trolls, kobolds and many more. Learn all about the game and how armor ratings work, health points, energy points, magic, and combat. The only limitations within the Arcanum universe is what your imagination can summon into being.
Publisher: midnightrise
ISBN: 1461022428
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
At long last the core rule book for the World of Arator is here! Included within these pages are the full current rules and all information needed in order to play games within the Arcanum: World of Arator universe. Also detailed within this book are: A complete, comphensive listing of all 20+ character classes a player can be. Classes in the Arcanum universe become even more powerful after level 50, by being "promoted" to an even more powerful version of the original class. All character classes have access to 10 powerful special talents at the start of level 1 and these abilities only get stronger as a player levels. After level 50 all player classes will receive 5 new talents that are even deadlier. Character classes can learn many different special abiltiies such as wrestling, duel wielding, acrobatics, blacksmithing, leatherworking, enchanting, and many more. All classes come stock with their own special abilties but it doesn't stop there, any player class can learn any special ability they want in addition to the ones they have as a class. Choose between dozens of different races including sun elves, dark elves, dwarves, halflings, orcs, hobgoblins, goblins, trolls, kobolds and many more. Learn all about the game and how armor ratings work, health points, energy points, magic, and combat. The only limitations within the Arcanum universe is what your imagination can summon into being.
The Man with the Poison Gun
Author: Serhii Plokhy
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465096603
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
In the fall of 1961, KGB assassin Bogdan Stashinsky defected to West Germany. After spilling his secrets to the CIA, Stashinsky was put on trial in what would be the most publicized assassination case of the entire Cold War. The publicity stirred up by the Stashinsky case forced the KGB to change its modus operandi abroad and helped end the career of Aleksandr Shelepin, one of the most ambitious and dangerous Soviet leaders. Stashinsky's testimony, implicating the Kremlin rulers in political assassinations carried out abroad, shook the world of international politics. Stashinsky's story would inspire films, plays, and books-including Ian Fleming's last James Bond novel, The Man with the Golden Gun. A thrilling tale of Soviet spy craft, complete with exploding parcels, elaborately staged coverups, double agents, and double crosses, The Man with the Poison Gun offers unparalleled insight into the shadowy world of Cold War espionage.
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465096603
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
In the fall of 1961, KGB assassin Bogdan Stashinsky defected to West Germany. After spilling his secrets to the CIA, Stashinsky was put on trial in what would be the most publicized assassination case of the entire Cold War. The publicity stirred up by the Stashinsky case forced the KGB to change its modus operandi abroad and helped end the career of Aleksandr Shelepin, one of the most ambitious and dangerous Soviet leaders. Stashinsky's testimony, implicating the Kremlin rulers in political assassinations carried out abroad, shook the world of international politics. Stashinsky's story would inspire films, plays, and books-including Ian Fleming's last James Bond novel, The Man with the Golden Gun. A thrilling tale of Soviet spy craft, complete with exploding parcels, elaborately staged coverups, double agents, and double crosses, The Man with the Poison Gun offers unparalleled insight into the shadowy world of Cold War espionage.