Alamut
1938 • 510 pages

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An allegorical representation of the rise of totalitarianism in early twentieth-century Europe, warning against charismatic leaders and manipulative ideologies.
At the same time, it can be seen as a veiled treatise on national liberation.
Definitely worth my time.

July 4, 2018

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