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.

InDefenders of the West, the author ofSword and Scimitarfollows 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. With sixteen full color pages of photos and illustrations,Defenders of the Westis an instructive and inspiring read. WhereasSword and Scimitarrevolved around decisive battles,Defenders of the Westrevolves around decisivemen.