Written by: Florian Stone Wells
Submitted By: Bob Smith
A compelling historical fiction tale to view today's philosophical and religious predicaments
"Islam means total submission to Allah and Prophet Muhammad's teachings. Christianity believes Jesus the Messiah is the only savior and path to God. Both, resolved in their righteousness, are ready for the ultimate confrontation. Do any of you believe that such adversarial religions, which have been at war for more than five hundred years, can break with the past, find a way to tolerate one another, and live in peace? And what is the price they must pay? Can any of the bishops and mullahs, popes and muftis, sultans and kings be persuaded to make so drastic a change?" Aeneas words resonated like a curse in the silent hall. "And yet, even in this dark hour, a ray of hope still exists and perhaps this madness can be averted."
To this day, I think very little has been said in the open about the great historical dilemma, which one of the main characters of the novel, a member of the mysterious fraternity of the Excubitors, put so eloquently to his fellow members. The profound influence of the 15th century events upon today's world is a subject which for too long had been ignored. Exploring its painful truths perhaps will bring us that ray of hope, which still exists even in the darkest hours.
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"The Sword and the Shield of the Realm" by Florian Stone Wells, is the debut novel of a seven-book historical saga which takes the reader on a grand adventure during the geo-political maelstrom of 15th century Eastern Europe. Part mystery and part alternative history, the author takes you back into a colorful and mysterious world of danger and excitement, during the height of the epic struggle between the Islamic Empire of the Ottomans and Christendom, a time when, in the intricate tapestry of human history, many of the predicaments of today's world took root. Using the compelling tale as a backdrop to view today's philosophical and religious differences, Florian Stone Wells provides the reader with greater insight and understanding of the events that impact our daily lives.
