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Assassins and Conspirators: Anarchism, Socialism, and Political Culture in Imperial Germany
by Elun GabrielOver the course of the German Empire the Social Democrats went from being a vilified and persecuted minority to becoming the largest party in the Reichstag, enjoying broad-based support. But this was not always the case. In the 1870s, government mouthpieces branded Social Democracy the "party of assassins and conspirators" and sought to excite popular fury against it. Over time, Social Democrats managed to refashion their public image in large part by contrasting themselves to anarchists, who came to represent a politics that went far beyond the boundaries of acceptable behavior. Social Democrats emphasized their overall commitment to peaceful change through parliamentary participation and a willingness to engage their political rivals. They condemned anarchist behavior—terrorism and other political violence specifically—and distanced themselves from the alleged anarchist personal characteristics of rashness, emotionalism, cowardice, and secrecy. Repeated public debate about the appropriate place of Socialism in German society, and its relationship to anarchist terrorism, helped Socialists and others, such as liberals, political Catholics, and national minorities, cement the principles of legal equality and a vigorous public sphere in German political culture. Using a diverse array of primary sources from newspapers and political pamphlets to Reichstag speeches to police reports on anarchist and socialist activity, this book sets the history of Social Democracy within the context of public political debate about democracy, the rule of law, and the appropriate use of state power. Gabriel also places the history of German anarchism in the larger contexts of German history and the history of European socialism, where its importance has often been understated because of the movement's small size and failure to create a long-term mass movement.
Assassins and Victims
by Campbell ArmstrongIn Campbell Armstrong's chilling novel of suburban horror, something evil lurks in the garden behind an English boardinghouse Eric Billings is not a violent man--not really. It's just that his temper sometimes gets the best of him. Eric has had fourteen apartments in the last two years. He isn't sure why he keeps moving, but something always seems to go wrong. Take his latest residence, for instance. It's a quiet room with a big window and a friendly landlady downstairs. But there's a dog in the backyard that won't stop barking at night. Eric is beginning to lose sleep, to miss work, to get angry. And when that happens, he can't be sure what he's going to do next. A winner of a Scottish Arts Council Award, this chilling novel of suburban horror shows that evil can hide beneath even the most benign exteriors.
Assassins Anonymous
by Rob Hart&“The best kind of thriller. . . . Suspenseful, sentimental, and ultimately redemptive, Assassins Anonymous is a can&’t-miss novel.&” — S. A. Cosby, author of All the Sinners BleedIn this clever, surprising, page-turner, the world&’s most lethal assassin gives up the violent life only to find himself under siege by mysterious assailants. It&’s a kill-or-be-killed situation, but the first option is off the table. What&’s a reformed hit man to do?Mark was the most dangerous killer-for-hire in the world. But after learning the hard way that his life&’s work made him more monster than man, he left all of that behind, and joined a twelve-step group for reformed killers.When Mark is viciously attacked by an unknown assailant, he is forced on the run. From New York to Singapore to London, he chases after clues while dodging attacks and trying to solve the puzzle of who&’s after him. All without killing anyone. Or getting killed himself. For an assassin, Mark learns, nonviolence is a real hassle.
Assassin's Apprentice: The Farseer Trilogy Book 1 (Farseer Trilogy #1)
by Robin HobbYoung Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by his father's gruff stableman. He is treated like an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him sectetly tutored in the arts of the assassin. For in Fitz's blood runs the magic Skill--and the darker knowledge of a child raised with the stable hounds and rejected by his family. As barbarous raiders ravage the coasts, Fitz is growing to manhood. Soon he will face his first dangerous, soul-shattering mission. And though some regard him as a threat to the throne, he may just be the key to the survival of the kingdom.From the Paperback edition.
Assassin's Apprentice Volume 1 (Graphic Novel)
by Jody Houser Robin HobbThe first installment of Robin Hobb's New York Times bestselling fantasy epic, The Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy), comes to life in comics form!When the illegitimate son of a royal prince is discovered in a poor backwater, the boy&’s life changes forever. Renamed &‘Fitz&’ by his new caretakers, the boy is plunged into the maze of scheming and intrigue that makes up the courts of the Six Duchies. But unknown to all, a power has awakened in Fitz. Something in his blood is stirring, and if Fitz cannot learn to control it, it may spell doom for all.&“Fantasy as it ought to be written.&”—George R.R. MartinDark Horse Comics is proud to present the first installment in Robin Hobb&’s Farseer Trilogy, Assassin&’s Apprentice!
Assassins at Ospreys
by R. T. RaichevWhen one of mystery writer Antonia Darcy's admiring readers, Bee Ardleigh, becomes over friendly, Antonia finds it just a bit of a bore. But when she and husband Major Hugh Payne are persuaded to visit Bee at Millbrook House, they begin to suspect it's something more sinister. Is the lovely Bee, newly wed, really an invalid? Where does her female live-in companion go on her frequent outings? Why would the mortally ill master of nearby Ospreys estate decide to change his will and leave his vast fortune to Beatrice? Hugh and Antonia become embroiled in a gruesome death in their perilous pursuit of the truth.Praise for R.T. Raichev 'Fascinating and surreal.' Lady Antonia Fraser 'All so ingenious.' Emma Tennant 'Clever and complex.' Francis Wyndham 'Splendidly old-fashioned sleuthery ... skilfully probes the surface smoothness of country houses ...couldn't put it down.' Hugh Massingberd 'This auspicious first in a new mystery series from Raichev ... Agatha Christie fans will find much to like in this traditional whodunit.' Publishers Weekly 'The kind of old-school English mysteries that fans of Christie and Sayers love ... but this will be pleasing to more than traditionalists, because it adds a P. D. Jamesian subtlety to the comfortable Christie formula. Antonia Darcy is a terrific sleuth, and Raichev is a very clever writer, indeed.' Booklist
Assassins at Ospreys
by R. T. RaichevWhen one of mystery writer Antonia Darcy's admiring readers, Bee Ardleigh, becomes over friendly, Antonia finds it just a bit of a bore. But when she and husband Major Hugh Payne are persuaded to visit Bee at Millbrook House, they begin to suspect it's something more sinister. Is the lovely Bee, newly wed, really an invalid? Where does her female live-in companion go on her frequent outings? Why would the mortally ill master of nearby Ospreys estate decide to change his will and leave his vast fortune to Beatrice? Hugh and Antonia become embroiled in a gruesome death in their perilous pursuit of the truth.Praise for R.T. Raichev 'Fascinating and surreal.' Lady Antonia Fraser 'All so ingenious.' Emma Tennant 'Clever and complex.' Francis Wyndham 'Splendidly old-fashioned sleuthery ... skilfully probes the surface smoothness of country houses ...couldn't put it down.' Hugh Massingberd 'This auspicious first in a new mystery series from Raichev ... Agatha Christie fans will find much to like in this traditional whodunit.' Publishers Weekly 'The kind of old-school English mysteries that fans of Christie and Sayers love ... but this will be pleasing to more than traditionalists, because it adds a P. D. Jamesian subtlety to the comfortable Christie formula. Antonia Darcy is a terrific sleuth, and Raichev is a very clever writer, indeed.' Booklist
The Assassin's Blade: Throne of Glass Novellas (Throne of Glass)
by Sarah J. MaasCelaena Sardothien is Adarlan's most feared assassin. As part of the Assassin s Guild shes sworn to her master Arobynn Hamel yet Celaena listens to no one and trusts only her fellow killer for hire Sam. In these action packed prequel novellas to Throne of Glass, Celaena embarks on five daring missions. They take her from remote islands to hostile deserts where she fights to liberate slaves and avenge tyranny. But by acting on her own terms will Celaena truly free herself from her master or will she suffer an unimaginable punishment for such treachery. This bind up features all four of the previously published novellas along with a story now available in the US for the first time, The Assassin and the Healer. Included in this volume: The Assassin and the Pirate Lord, The Assassin and the Healer, The Assassin and the Desert, The Assassin and the Underworld, and The Assassin and the Empire.
Assassin's Blood (The Alan Graham Mysteries #3)
by Malcolm ShumanDigging near a mental hospital, Alan Graham and his team come under attackA dying town just a few miles from the Mississippi River, Jackson has a psychiatric hospital, a sprawling forest, and a bloody history. In the summer of 1963, a drifter passed through town in search of work. Not finding any, he returned to New Orleans and then moved on to Dallas, where he assassinated a president. His name was Lee Harvey Oswald, and his ghost is said to haunt the woods of Jackson. Archaeologist Alan Graham has no time for ghost stories, but he can&’t deny that there is something evil in this tiny Louisiana town. Digging near the Oswald cabin, he becomes engrossed in the unsolved murder of its original owner, who was killed with the same kind of rifle that killed Kennedy. When a member of Graham&’s team is shot during the dig, he must unravel a pair of mysteries—or risk joining Oswald in death.
The Assassin's Cloak: An Anthology of the World's Greatest Diarists
by Irene Taylor Alan TaylorA book of quotes from well known diarists.
Assassin's Code: A David Slaton Novel (David Slaton #3)
by Ward LarsenStep aside, Jason Bourne: David Slaton, the perfect assassin, returns for another adrenaline-packed adventure by USA Today bestselling author Ward Larsen in Assassin's Code.Former assassin David Slaton discovers a cryptic message: on a memory stick, a photograph of the man who will soon assume command of DGSI, France’s elite counterterrorism force. With that country reeling under a wave of ISIS attacks, Zavier Baland will be trusted to make the Republic safe again. The problem—Slaton has seen Baland’s face before. He is Ali Samir, a terrorist Slaton is certain he killed fifteen years earlier. Unable to reconcile this frightening disconnect, he attempts to raise the alarm.Thousands of miles away, the chief information officer of ISIS tries to keep networks running amid crumbling infrastructure. With the caliphate’s very survival at stake, the leadership commits to a last-ditch gambit: France must be attacked on a massive scale, forcing the West into the battle of the Apocalypse.Slaton keeps a breakneck pace, traveling to Tel Aviv, Paris, and the deserts of Syria. In the end he uncovers a labyrinthine plot—and one that only he can stop.David Slaton NovelsThe Perfect AssassinAssassin's GameAssassin's SilenceAssassin's CodeAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Assassin's Code (Joe Ledger #4)
by Jonathan MaberryWhen Joe Ledger and Echo Team rescue a group of American college kids held hostage in Iran, the Iranian government then asks them to help find six nuclear bombs planted in the Mideast oil fields. These stolen WMDs will lead Joe and Echo Team into hidden vaults of forbidden knowledge, mass-murder, betrayal, and a brotherhood of genetically-engineered killers with a thirst for blood. <p><p> Accompanied by the beautiful assassin called Violin, Joe follows a series of clues to find the Book of Shadows, which contains a horrifying truth that threatens to shatter his entire worldview. They say the truth will set you free… Not this time. The secrets of the Assassin’s Code will set the world ablaze.
Assassin's Code
by Don PendletonThere's a brutal new player in the Middle East-a mysterious group of radicalized assassins unleashing havoc. When a U.S. envoy is slaughtered, Mack Bolan picks up the hunt in the Afghan mountains, the first leg of a mission to stem the flow of spilled blood across a shattered region...and the world.In a sophisticated undercover operation that spans the borderlands and urban battlefields of Iraq, Pakistan and India, Bolan and a handful of operatives attempt to do the impossible: find and terminate the revitalized Islamic murder cult. Reborn from an ancient sect, the group merges ancient terror with modern technology. As dealers of death for the hard line ruling Mullahs, the Council of Assassins plots a new global caliphate...with a calculated first strike aimed at the heart of the United States.
Assassin's Creed: Renaissance
by Oliver BowdenView our feature on Oliver Bowden's Assassin's Creed."I will seek vengeance upon those who betrayed my family. I am Ezio Auditore Da Firenze. I am an assassin..."Betrayed by the ruling families of Italy, a young man embarks upon an epic quest for vengeance. To eradicate corruption and restore his family's honor, he will learn the art of the Assassins.Along the way, Ezio will call upon the wisdom of such great minds as Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolo Machiavello--knowing that survival is bound to the skills by which he must live.To his allies, he will become a force for change--fighting for freedom and justice. To his enemies, he will become a threat dedicated to the destruction of the tyrants abusing the people of Italy.So begins an epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy.
Assassin's Creed: The Untold Story Altair - The Master Assassin (Assassin's Creed #3)
by Oliver BowdenAltaïr embarks on a formidable mission--one that takes him throughout the Holy Land and shows him the true meaning of the Assassin's Creed. To demonstrate his commitment, Altaïr must defeat nine deadly enemies, including Templar leader Robert de Sable.Altaïr's life story is told here for the first time: a journey that will change the course of history; his ongoing battle with the Templar conspiracy; a family life that is as tragic as it is shocking; and the ultimate betrayal of an old friend.
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (Assassin's Creed)
by Oliver BowdenMaster Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze's hunt for revenge pits him against the Knights Templar in this novel based on the Assassin's Creed™ video game series. After his family was betrayed by the ruthless nobles of Renaissance Italy, young Ezio vowed to restore the honor of the da Firenze name at any cost. Learning the arts of the Assassins, he fought with both his mind and body, ultimately confronting and defeating a secret evil. Or so he thought...For the power of the dreaded Templars has not been broken. The sinister enemies of the Brotherhood are now aware of the threat Ezio poses to them and their plans to engulf the world in their dark shadow. And Ezio must once again walk the razor-thin line between preserving innocent life—and killing all in his path…An Original Novel Based on the Multiplatinum Video Game from Ubisoft
Assassin's Creed
by Oliver BowdenView our feature on Oliver Bowden's Assassin's Creed."I will seek vengeance upon those who betrayed my family. I am Ezio Auditore Da Firenze. I am an assassin..."Betrayed by the ruling families of Italy, a young man embarks upon an epic quest for vengeance. To eradicate corruption and restore his family's honor, he will learn the art of the Assassins.Along the way, Ezio will call upon the wisdom of such great minds as Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolo Machiavello--knowing that survival is bound to the skills by which he must live.To his allies, he will become a force for change--fighting for freedom and justice. To his enemies, he will become a threat dedicated to the destruction of the tyrants abusing the people of Italy.So begins an epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy.
Assassin's Creed: Revelations
by Oliver BowdenEnter a world of mysticism, machinations, and murder in which the mighty and noble do whatever is necessary to protect their supremacy, where rebellion grows in the darkest streets and alleys, and where those with the power to kill have the power to change the world...
Assassin's Creed: Black Flag
by Oliver BowdenIt's the Golden Age of Piracy--a time when greed, ambition and corruption overcome all loyalties--and a brash young captain, Edward Kenway, is making his name known for being one of the greatest pirates of his time. In the brilliant new novel, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, discover the story of how Edward, a young privateer, became one of the world's most deadly pirates and was drawn into the centuries-old battle between the Templars and the Assassins.
Assassin's Creed: Forsaken
by Oliver BowdenAssassin's Creed: Forsaken is the latest thrilling novelization by Oliver Bowden based on the phenomenally successful game series. The new game, Assassin's Creed III, takes one of gaming's most popular franchises to new heights in its most realistic world yet and introduces a brand new Assassin, Connor. During the American Revolution, Connor has sworn to secure liberty for his people and his nation and unleashes his powerful skills on the chaotic, blood-soaked battlefields of the hostile American wilderness. Assassin's Creed: Forsaken is the story behind who Connor really is and how he has become a deadly killer. The world of the Assassins has become far more lethal than ever before.
Assassin's Creed: Unity
by Oliver Bowden1789: The magnificent city of Paris sees the dawn of the French Revolution. The cobblestone streets run red with blood as the people rise against the oppressive aristocracy. But revolutionary justice comes at a high price... At a time when the divide between the rich and poor is at its most extreme, and a nation is tearing itself apart, a young man and woman fight to avenge all they have lost. Soon Arno and Élise are drawn into the centuries-old battle between the Assassins and the Templars--a world with dangers more deadly than they could ever have imagined.
Assassin's Creed: An Assassin's Creed Novel (Assassin’s Creed)
by Kate HeartfieldThe war between Assassins and Templars wreaks havoc in the Victorian era, in this breakneck thriller which opens up a whole new chapter of the Assassin&’s Creed universeLondon, 1851 – When Pierrette, a daring acrobat performing at the Great Exhibition, rescues the mathematician Ada Lovelace from a gang of thugs, she becomes immersed in an ancient feud between Assassins and Templars. But Lovelace is gravely ill, and shares her secrets with Pierrette, sending the acrobat in search of a terrible weapon which she&’d been developing for a shadowy figure known as &“the Magus&”. Pierrette&’s only ally is Simeon Price, Lovelace&’s childhood friend, who belongs to a Brotherhood devoted to free will. With Simeon&’s aid, they uncover a startling web of political assassinations destabilizing Europe. As they race to foil the Templars&’ deadly plot, murders and bombs are everywhere they look, but hope is nowhere in sight.
Assassin's Creed: Fragments - The Blade of Aizu (Assassin's Creed: Fragments)
by Olivier GayA gripping story of sibling loyalty in the last days of medieval Japan. The first novel in a trilogy from the iconic Assassin&’s Creed universe.Japan, 1868. The Boshin War is about to begin.The Templars have infiltrated the Emperor&’s closest advisors and pushed the sovereign to launch an attack against the Shogun Tokugawa, who draws secret support from the Brotherhood of Assassins. Violence soon escalates, threatening the end of centuries of peace--and with it, the end of the glorious era of the samurai. Sixteen-year-old Atsuko grew up in the city of Aizu under the shadow of her older brother, Ibuka. Though destined for an arranged marriage, she stokes a secret passion for combat and can wield weaponry just as well as her brother, whose renowned skill with the blade conceals a mortal fear of battle. When war breaks out, duty calls Ibuka to the front lines alongside his father, and defying ancient tradition that forbids women from fighting, Atsuko joins the war effort in disguise. However, Atsuko soon becomes entangled in political machinations that reach far beyond her and must fight to prove her skills and protect her family--armed only with her blade, her courage, and the strength of her sibling bond. But will it be enough?
Assassin's Creed: Fragments - The Highlands Children (Assassin's Creed: Fragments)
by Alain T. PuysségurDiscover this action-packed Assassin&’s Creed Fragments novel about siblings tested and separated by the bloody carnage of war between England and Scotland.Scotland, 1296. The winds of rebellion are blowing.The wars of independence for Scotland are on the brink of changing the history of Great Britain.Under assault from King Edward I, the besieged city of Berwick-upon-Tweed is delivered into the hands of the English, who massacre and burn everything in their path.Aileas and Fillan, 16-year-old orphan twins, get separated on that horrific night. Aileas is carried away and disappears while Fillan manages to join forces with a Scottish clan fleeing to the north, into the very heart of the Highlands. The young man understands that they are to meet a mysterious group named the Brotherhood of Assassins, the only ones capable of protecting Fillan from the Order of the Templars, a group of warriors doggedly pursuing him.While he tries to find any trace of his sister, Fillan must delve into his past to understand his true destiny and discover why the birthmark he carries on his wrist makes him a target for the Order of the Templars. He must find out why his life is suddenly in danger, just as the cry for liberty resonates across all Scotland.
Assassin's Creed: The Golden City (Assassin’s Creed)
by Jaleigh JohnsonA young emperor&’s life hangs in the balance in ancient Constantinople, and only the Brotherhood of Assassins can save him, in this action-packed historical adventure from the award-winning Assassin&’s Creed universeConstantinople, 867 – A murderous plot is afoot. Assisted by the Order of the Ancients, the emperor schemes to assassinate his son and throw the city into chaos. In response, the Hidden Ones have dispatched Assassin acolyte Hytham to join his mentor, Basim Ibn Ishaq, to infiltrate the palace and foil the emperor&’s plan. But that is not his only mission… Hytham&’s brotherhood have entrusted him with uncovering where Basim&’s true loyalties lie and whether the master Assassin&’s personal obsessions outweigh his sense of duty. For Hytham to succeed, he must tread carefully, for Constantinople is a city of shadows, and danger hides in all of them.