This book is a great introduction into an overlooked topic. Far too often, Jews and Gentiles alike are ignorant or choose to ignore the history of Jews as people willing to defend itself.

Unfortunately, this book sparsely documented and is rather jingoistic. This is not an academic work, but one meant for mass consumption.

Finally, certain subjects have inaccuracies. The section on the Khazars, for instance, is based on outdated research. The authors would have done well to read DM Dunlop's research.

I hope that this book is reprinted so that more people can read it. I also hope that someone does more serious academic work on this forgotten subject.