The Evolution of Islam

<p><br>This book provides an important look at islam. It is a review of the history of islam combined with hard-hitting analysis coupled with a sober realism about the struggle the world is in.<br>This book is broken into six parts: the founding principles and the history of islam including the influence of Christianity and jihad; a lengthy examination of the crisis in Europe; an assessment of conditions in America; the global situation; a series of proposed solutions; and conclusions.<br>Taken together these six sections offer a comprehensive and informed overview of the nature of Islamic jihad and the response of the West. The book offers in short a workable understanding of and plan for an effective response to the global war on terrorism. I am not advocating the destruction of Islam just containment. Western Nations must defend their borders and protect the integrity of their societies within these borders.<br>A good deal of the problem lies in the fact that many Westerners refuse to even admit that there is a problem or are much more inclined to blame the West for the current crisis.<br>My next book in my Evolution Series is going to explore the history of Christianity. Christianity has also been good and bad for the world. I will try to be as honest and fair with Christianity as I have tried to be with islam.<br>In this book we are beginning an exploration of the largely uncharted history associated with the islam religion.<br>Richard Castagner<br>Author</p>