The Force of Reason

The Force of Reason (La forza della ragione) is a book by renowned Italian author Oriana Fallaci.

Related Topics:
Italian - Oriana Fallaci

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Despite numerous death threats from enraged Islamic activists Oriana Fallaci courageously confronts the reality and brutality of the world head-on in the tradition of her earlier work The Rage and The Pride.

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In the book Oriana makes a compelling case for the strength of the spoken and written word and that the abuses and evils of the world can be assailed through perseverance and intellect.

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In the beginning of the book Oriana Fallaci alludes to the life of Master Cecco, the author of a heretical book who was burnt at the stake during the Inquisition in the 15th century on account of his beliefs.

Related Topics:
Master Cecco - Inquisition

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The book is a bestseller in Europe and the subject of controversy whereby Muslim groups are seeking to have it banned. Ms. Fallaci is currently under indictment in her native Italy for the crime of "vilipendio", the vilification of "any religion admitted to the state", in this case, Islam. The charge has been brought by a local Muslim leader who is on trial for 'vilipendio' himself, in his case against the Catholic church.

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