Yes, Powerful Writing Can Change the Minds of Powerful Men

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Yes, Powerful Writing Can Change the Minds of Powerful Men

A stunning letter by Hasan-i-Sabah staved off an attack on his newly acquired fortress Alamut, which upon conquering he would never leave for over 30 years, the rest of his long life.

David Swindle 🟦

Mar 25, 2023

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I have to read all of chapter 9 on a letter written to a sultan planning to go to war with Hasan-i-Sabah due to his alleged heresies…

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