Samarcande

Travel through time and space to experience the poetry of Omar Khayyam, the brilliance of astronomer and free thinker, as well as the danger of the Assassins order led by Hassan Sabbah in ancient Persia. This book takes you on a journey to the Orient of the 19th and early 20th centuries, where dreams of freedom defy fanaticism. Follow the adventure of a lost manuscript from the 11th century, found six centuries later, and experience the enchanting cities of Asia on the Silk Road. Amin Maalouf's storytelling ability will leave you spellbound. Discover the splendor of Samarcande.