Sunday, November 30, 2025

I can't read them all (I like to buy my books) but will try to read

the best one.
AI Overview
1001 Book Review: Alamut Vladimir Bartol | The Reader's Room
Several novels are based on or set in Alamut, most notably the historical novel Alamut by Vladimir Bartol, which focuses on Hasan ibn Sabbah and his fortress. Other options include the fantasy Alamut series by Judith Tarr and historical novels like Assassins of Alamut by James Boschert.
Historical and political fiction https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT57QXZ6FDfT0c8Bm_pH6tTPVjkcS5u8k1LlmMEU1qucNuYd75x
Alamut by Vladimir Bartol: This is the most famous novel about Alamut, set in the 11th century. It tells the story of Hasan ibn Sabbah as he creates a virtual paradise at his fortress to train an army of elite fighters for his political goals. https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQAGvK_32FxO5sSLtbXZbdSZ4l816A4MufTG4Xlqnd4PoStPotC
Assassins of Alamut: A Novel of Persia and Palestine in the Time of the Crusades by James Boschert: This historical novel is set during the time of the Crusades and focuses on the conflict between the Assassins and the Crusaders.
Fantasy
Alamut series by Judith Tarr: This fantasy series consists of two books, Alamut and The Dagger and the Cross. The story is set in the same universe as her The Hound and the Falcon series and follows an elf named Prince Aidan from the elven kingdom of Rhiyana. Other novels The Deserter of Alamut by Omid Banyasad: A work of literature and fiction. Shadows of Alamut: The Rise And Fall of The Assassins by Robert Burrows: This is a historical novel based on the rise and fall of the Assassins. Alamut, The Assassins' Nest by M. Shokouhi: Another work of fiction that focuses on the Assassins' nest.

Which ones to buy and read--(consider your own book budget)--Alamut novels

AI Overview The preference between James Boschert and Judith Tarr for their respective "Alamut" novels is subjective, as they offe...