
For anyone interested in the tensions between Islam and Christianity this is the right book. The author, in his superb treatment of one of the most important and vexing issues in the world today, combines deep knowledge of both history and current events with clear thinking and clear writing. In this book, The Shade Of Swords, the author has made an attempt to present the contemporary Indian history. To understand the complex forces – religious, political, and historical – that have fuelled the fervor for jihad, read this book.