Defenders of the West

The Christian Heroes Who Stood Against Islam

By: Raymond Ibrahim

Narrated by: John McLain

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

Fantastic overview!

Really enjoyed listening to this audiobook. Ibrahim does such a good job of bringing to the modern light history not discussed in society or school. If any of these historical figures are discussed, the running societal themes are seemingly intentionally misleading. So glad Ibrahim uses his abilities and position to put these figures in proper context. Great complement to Sword and Scimitar, too.

Western Heroes

I loved the unapologetic story of what has actually being going down throughout history between Islam and the West. We definitely need more heroes like these in the Western World today.

Amazing and spellbinding

It gave a greater insight into why history shouldn't be forgotten or dismissed.

Stories that read like movies.

More than half of the figures profiled in this book are men of whom I had never heard before. Thanks to this work, I have a basic knowledge of the lives and accomplishments of some of the most remarkable men in history. I particularly like that the author uses source materials from both Christian and Muslim contemporaries. This book is a great companion to “Sword and Scimitar,” which I was glad to have read before this book.

The history we do not know. Everyone should read this .

The reader was awesome and has you from the beginning. I never heard of most of these men. We truly have so much to be thankful for