..But the Mahommedan religion increases, instead of lessening, the fury of intolerance. It was originally propagated by the sword, and ever since, its votaries have been subject, above the people of all other creeds, to this form of madness. In a moment the fruits of patient toil, the prospects of material prosperity, the fear of death itself, are flung aside. The more emotional Pathans are powerless to resist. All rational considerations are forgotten. Seizing their weapons, they become Ghazis—as dangerous and as sensible as mad dogs: fit only to be treated as such. While the more generous spirits among the tribesmen become convulsed in an ecstasy of religious bloodthirstiness, poorer and more material souls derive additional impulses from the influence of others, the hopes of plunder and the joy of fighting. Thus whole nations are roused to arms. Thus the Turks repel their enemies, the Arabs of the Soudan break the British squares, and the rising on the Indian frontier spreads far and wide. In each case civilisation is confronted with militant Mahommedanism. The forces of progress clash with those of reaction. The religion of blood and war is face to face with that of peace.” my name kwabena issifu another great book by Amish... the sequel actually makes you feel to read it in one go. There are interesting turn of events that keep the reader engrossed. Simple language makes reading fun and at times the reader can actually feel the things happening in real time. The book also shows that what appears to be true may be false or just half true. there may be hidden and bigger meaning to things than what we percieve.
What do You think about Secret Of The Nagas (2012)?
The thrill and excitement and mystery woven by Amish continues through this second trilogy
—sssaklein
still evil is remaining to get finished by shiva....third part will be smashing....
—jenafur101
Nice pace to storyline. Good if you are done with 1st book of series.
—liz
