Warrior cults : a history of magical, mystical and murderous organizations /
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Author / Creator: | Elliott, Paul, 1968- |
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Imprint: | London : Blandford, 1995. |
Description: | 192 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., facsims., 1 plan, ports. ; 24 cm. |
Language: | English |
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Format: | Print Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/2464151 |
Summary: | Increasing violence of radical fundamentalist groups makes this history of magical, mystical, and murderous organizations a timely and intriguing source of reference. Discover ancient and medieval warrior cults and secret societies like the Roman religion of Mithras, the sinister Knights Templar, the Middle Eastern assassins, the Japanese Ninja clans, and many more. |
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Item Description: | Includes index. |
Physical Description: | 192 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., facsims., 1 plan, ports. ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography: | Bibliography: p. 184-185. |
ISBN: | 0713725311 |