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Defenders of the West

The Christian Heroes Who Stood Against Islam

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Defenders of the West

By: Raymond Ibrahim
Narrated by: John McLain
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A riveting account of the lives and epic battles of eight Western defenders against violent Islamic jihad that sheds much-needed light on the enduring conflict with radical Islam

In Defenders of the West, the author of Sword and Scimitar follows up with vivid and dramatic profiles of eight extraordinary warriors—some saints, some sinners—who defended the Christian West against Islamic invasions.

Discover the real Count Dracula, Spain’s El Cid, England’s Richard Lionheart, and many other historical figures whose true and original claim to fame revolved around their defiant stance against jihadist aggression. An instructive and inspiring listen; whereas Sword and Scimitar revolved around decisive battles, Defenders of the West revolves around decisive men.

©2022 Raymond Ibrahim (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing Christianity History Islam
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Great piece of work, informative and compelling reveals a true brave and desperate history

excellent, informative and compelling

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Must read for anyone in the West. This book is very well narrated. The stories are compelling, not just because they are historically true, but because these truly are greater than life real people. The context around them is explained in detail and in a way that makes it accessible to the modern reader. Very well documented with contemporary accounts and from both sides.

Hopefully, we will see another one rise in our time, or History will repeat itself in the worst possible way.

Eye-opening reminder to avoid repeating the past

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Should be mandatory reading for everyone in the west. Ive read Hillaire Bellocs writings on Europe and Islam which are good. But this really brings the conflict to life.

Must read

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this is essential reading for white people in Europe. It dismantles white guilt arguments, explains how modern uses of words like racism, islamaphobic etc. are tools to silence truth.

The world we live in and our countries and people have been assaulted for over a thousand years by a culture and people that hate us because of a book they still read today, a book that hasn't changed since the 6th century.

Not only will the stories of the lives of these 8 men, who are demonised by todays society, inspire you and make you proud of your history. The conclusion outlines how the issues faced in 6th-17th century Jerusalem, Spain and the Balkans, the treatment of non-mohammidans by that community has been nothing but barbaric and violent. And now, we now face the same problems in our own homelands and cities today.

Read if you are native European

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Raymond Ibrahim breaks through the myths and misconceptions of the crusades and presents us with 8 heroes of the western civilization using contemporary western and Islamic sources. This book helps contextualise and understand the current conflict between the west and Islam.
it sparked my interest in historic figures such as Louis IX, Richard the Lionheart, El Cid, Dracula and Skanderbeg.
Brilliant.

every Christian should listen to this

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