"The time frame of the book covers from 1960 to 1988. References to events in the 18th and 19th century were introduced so the reader could better understand how the history of Iran, the Islamic world, and the Far East play a role in today's world. The author included some hiastory of ancient civilizations as well as secret societies like the Assassins, the Zealots, and the Cult of Cali. Colonialism, the monopolization of ther colony's commerce, led to the manipulation of markets, finance, and the internal affairs of colonial nations. There are stories of intrigues, conspiracies, assassination, and betrayal of people which may surprise the reader.This work is historical fiction with references to present-day events, mostly taken from sources in ther bibliography or at least referring to these sources. Sopme names of living persons were changed except when their actions were disclosed in source material. The author has tried to come as close as possible to depicting a feel of events and atmosphere of ther events as these affected the lives of millions of people. If anyone or any group feels unfairly treated or offended, the author wishes to say that he tried to give a balance portrayal from many varying sources."
The Hypocrites: An epic novel about the Middle East from 1959 - 1989 - Andrew Patterson
"The time frame of the book covers from 1960 to 1988. References to events in the 18th and 19th century were introduced so the reader could better understand how the history...
