The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam

In 1980 Else Germeten, Chairman of the Norwegian Film Control Commission, banned Life of Brian as blasphemous and in violation of Section 142 of the Norwegian constitution which declares that religious and minority groups should not be subjected to insult. Torbay Council (Devon, England) similarly banned its screening, lifting it only as recently as 2008 i.e. after 28 years. Douglas Murray's detailed history of post-2nd World War immigration does NOT cite the above 2 events but in a breathtaking sweep shows how European leaders through such laws and censorship have brought about the demise of Eorope. It is written wonderfully well and argued cogently and cleverly. A must read. In his introduction he writes that Chancellor Merkel asked Mark Zuckerberg (the CEO of Facebook) in English "Are you working on this ?" [the criticism of her immigration policy] to which he responded that he was. In one of his concluding chapters (17 - The end) Murray meets an unnamed MP in the Bundestag who supports Merkel's policy and insists that it is right despite remedying measures with both Turkey and border control having been hurriedly implemented to mitigate some of the damage. The book is replete with such dissembling from EU leaders. We are left in no doubt as to how we have been lied to so consistently and so thoroughly the past 70 years. Islam is completing its colonisation north of Cyprus (whose north it took over in 1974) and Syria last year and we are allowed to say not a word for fear [in the UK] of being sectioned or imprisoned for hate speech, racism, islamophobia, now anti-islamophobia [in Canada] or whatever our paid leaders choose to introduce to protect Islam. Islam is taking over Europe and Murray has stood and watched the landings at Italy's Lampedusa and Greece's Myteline '[i]lluminated and towering over the central point of the harbour is the dome of Saint Therapon, named after the Bishop of Cyprus, massacred by the Arab Muslims as he said Mass in 632.' The Guardian's Gaby Hinslif sees 'gentrified xenophobia' in Murray's book and writes that it 'regurgitates the same misleading myths as Nigel Farage about immigration turning Sweden into the rape capital of Europe.' I see honesty, acute observation and clear-sightedness; no myths, facts, figures too. Murray educates and informs. We are given a good synopsis of Houellebecq's writing career especially the topical 'Soumission' and we learn that 'a typically ugly caricature of a hideous, gnome-like houellebecq was on the cover of the [Charlie Hebdo] magazine on that January morning when two Islamist gunmen forced their way into [their] Paris offices and shot dead ten of the magazine's staff and two policemen.' We are given a Resurrection gloss on Antony Gormley's installation 'Another Place' now pemanently based at Crosby Beach [Merseyside, England.] True to form, Mr Murray decorates his lessons with humour as well as illumination. 'Streets in the cold and rainy northern towns of Europe filled with people dressed for the foothills of Pakistan or the sandstorms of Arabia' (Introduction;) of Rushdie's The Satanic Verses' 1989 'fatwa' - 'Iqbal (later Sir Iqbal) Sacrani's "Death perhaps, is a bit too easy for him"' and Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam) when '[a]sked whether he would go to a demonstration where an effigy of Rushdie was being burnt, replied, "I would have hoped that it would be the real thing."' (7 - They are here.) Less than 5 years ago TV chef Clarissa Dickson Wright (half of Two Fat Ladies] wrote 'Clarissa's England. A gamely gallop through the English counties.' During her research she travelled to Leicester and got stranded in a Muslim area and described it 'as one of the most frightening experiences of my life." She further described it as a ghetto and "Here I was, in the heart of a city in the middle of my own country, a complete outcast and pariah." When she was reprimanded she replied she was “surprised any of the people who might object could read what I wrote as it is written in English.” The press tore her apart. Dame Louise Casey in a recent UK government report confirmed much of what Clarissa said was true and went further saying that people in such areas thought 75% of England was Muslim. Like Clarissa she was challenged and advised that integration was a two way street to which she replied 'No.' - unlike Cambridge [England] University's Professor Wendy Ayres-Bennett who recommends Britons learn Polish, Punjabi and Urdu which she sees as 'community' languages. Murray misses nothing. Reynaud's Le Grand replacement is here as are globalism advocates like Cecilia Malmstrom and Peter Sutherland. George Soros is here. No elephant in the room goes unregarded. The 3rd world in Paris' Saint Denis. Murray argues that England and other European states have lost their identity. I disagree. It is simply that free speech has been taken away by its leaders and those in Brussels. Remove the government censorship and threats of censure and Europe will again show her unique and glorious history of art, literature, music, architecture, fine wine and succulent meats and fish. Murray is a brave man indeed to open the debate with his 3 I's particularly the third one - Islam. The murders of Pim Fortuyn and Theo van Gogh are covered in detail as is their lesson 'that criticising Islam, in the manner in which Dutch society was able to criticise every other religion, was ... likely to be deadly.' Perhaps the debate will start and mass immigration from Muslim countries will be put on hold until, as in America, an understanding is reached of what is happening and the threats it poses. Bravo, Mr Murray.

If you read only one book about immigration and the problems that having a rapidly growing Muslim community brings then I heartily recommend this book, as it is so well-written. To start with Mr Murray describes, in often heart-rending detail, the difficult journeys that migrants into Europe face, at the mercy of both people smugglers and the cruel sea. And, once here, they then face another lengthy trek before the bulk of them end up in Germany, by dint of Merkel’s open invitation. Somewhat surprisingly the author is quite balanced on Merkel, seeing her constrained by the Nazi past of Germany and the desire to be seen as doing the right thing, aside from the obvious moral choice she made. Of course, the rest of Europe was not consulted over her decision, leading to tensions throughout other member states of the EU – notably Hungary. Murray then proceeds to show us how Islam is not compatible with the Western way of life, although, as he points out numerous times, our leaders tend not to know what our ‘Western’ cultural values are. This, then, is the crux of the book, how we balance our benign versions of culture and a declining Christianity against the Islamists. Of course, there is a risk that a discussion of this nature may well stir up racial hatred but why should the population not be allowed to discuss issues, such as mass immigration and the perhaps inevitable cultural ‘death by diversification’ that such a flow of people brings. Surely normal people, who genuinely want a world where people are judged by their character as opposed to their skin tone, can see that everyone benefits by opening up the debate. Anyhow, I would argue that not discussing such issues brings with it even more danger of racial hatred, as people notice the streets changing in front of their eyes more than blinkered politicians. Murray’s main ire, though, is for the leaders who continually mislead us as to the benefits of ‘diversity’ and ‘positives’ that mass Muslim immigration brings. He clearly shows how each European country is struggling to integrate millions of people and paints an often nightmarish picture of the world in 60 or so years. Although I tend to share his worries, I personally feel it is too soon to write off the possibilities of a new togetherness being forged across the religions. Certainly, when I sit and swap stories with my Muslim colleagues, I feel a sense of optimism that we can forge a better future, together, rather than apart. Then again, that might just be the liberal optimist in my heart overcoming the pessimist conservative in my brain. Where Murray is spot on, however, is where he shows how our politicians have blatantly lied to us about numbers and integration strategies – basically because they haven’t got any. His anger is most definitely not directed towards migrants – apart from those who behave in a bestial manner. No, his main targets are the organisations that get themselves twisted up into knots when it comes to the unmentionable negatives of immigration. Almost unbelievably the book contains a bizarre letter written by a German anti-racist woman who had been raped by three immigrants in Germany. Quoting her words at length Murray shows how she was more worried about the anti-immigrant hatred that might be stirred up, by dint of her being raped, than the actual crime committed against her. I just could not get my head round this at all. In another very good chapter Murray laments the absence of thinkers in society at large and I reckon he is definitely onto something here – as I too often despair at the inane conversations that fill our TV screens, not to mention our pubs and shopping centres. He then elaborates by highlighting our diminishing Christian faith and the lack of confidence in our Western ideologies – our ‘tiredness’ as he aptly puts it. By way of contrast, the incomers, courtesy of their ‘strong’ religion, have an ideology that is rock solid by comparison. Surely, though, the way around this is for us to tell migrants into Europe that many of their cultural practises, such a nonsensical ‘honour crimes’, are barbarous acts that are culturally inferior – a word that many do not like to use for all the obvious connotations regarding superiority complexes. Of course, the colonial guilt our leaders often display will render this hard, if not impossible to achieve. Another way to do this is to demonstrate more confidence in a shared European cultural outlook – ironically at a time of Brexit – to show incomers that our cultural values are as important to us, as their religion is to them. Indeed, just about the only area where I disagree with Murray is where he sometimes confuses religion with culture, as I would argue it is cultural practises, especially with regards to the way women are treated by North African men, that led to the mass sexual assaults on German women in 2016, rather than a religious motivation. Unfortunately, as it stands at the moment, European leaders seem to view European culture as being like an empty pizza base, desperate for something stronger, tastier, to put on it – the much heralded diversity we are all supposed to value. What, though, if the topping gets too heavy and cracks appear in the dough? Who knows, perhaps the flow of Eastern European Christians and Catholics, recently flocking to our shores, will turn out to be our ‘saviours’ – our version of the Prussians rushing to Wellington’s aid at Waterloo. Whether our farmhouse remains standing by then, nobody knows, as ‘we’ have already given away the keys to our house. Murray has assumed that Europeans will continue to allow their culture to be eroded, the so called death by a thousand cuts. What, though, if a resistance movement starts up in years to come – and I don’t mean street protestors like the EDL. Children who are 18 or so today, having grown up on a constant drip drip effect of news stories about ISIS atrocities, both here and abroad, might openly defy their leaders and riot on the streets. As the parent of an eighteen-year-old I already hear at first hand anti-Muslim sentiment from youngsters, inadvertently caught up in the propaganda war currently raging. How do we keep such ideas from taking hold on our own youth, with perhaps their own radicalisation only a generation or two away? How long, indeed, before our Chamberlainesque leaders are replaced by old Winston - the natural lesson we glean from history. Overall, I found the tone of the book to be depressing especially for those of us who put a high price on European cultural values, built up over countless centuries – all seemingly at risk of being dominated by a ‘new’ religion impinging on our way of life. As someone who has personally benefitted from past immigration to the UK – my wife of twenty years is the daughter of a Nigerian immigrant – I found myself desperately wanting to disagree with Mr Murray and the terrifying vision he describes. However, the quality and thrust of his arguments are just too hard to dismiss out of hand, and I found myself nodding my head at virtually every page. Nobody can predict the future with certainty but it might turn out - perhaps in 80 years or so – that we have to import millions of child-bearing West African Christians to balance the demographic time bomb in our midst – if one takes this to extremes. How long will it be, for instance, before European homosexuality is deemed illegal once more – given that it goes against one of the strongest parts of the Muslim faith? What is equally puzzling is why the Left are so quiet on this subject, as the book correctly points out. The Socialist Worker types seem to have given up on causes that once took their attention – anti-Semitism and gay rights - in the belief that Islamophobia trumps all in the victimhood stakes. As a result, the usual victims will come to the fore again; Jews, women and gays – disproportionally the targets for the extremist Islamist mind-set, here in Europe. Is that really what the ‘anti’ racists and assorted left-wingers want? To conclude, the confusion of our governments – so well-highlighted in this book – shows that all of them have put their trust in the idea that a new ‘Westernized’ version of Islam will take hold, with the unpleasant negative parts airbrushed from history. This might, eventually, come to pass but what if it does not? Do we have a Plan B?

This is the first book of this type that I have read and decided to do so after my interest in political events was rekindled after Britain's 2016 referendum on the issue of the EU. Since then I have spent every day watching videos and reading articles on every and all subjects affecting the Western world. Once I began reading I found that it was difficult to stop. It was captivating and held my interest throughout. Much of what Douglas Murray talks about I knew from doing my own research but I was also clued into past events, which began a chain of events that we are now witnessing its intended or unintended result. Mr Murray's delivery is akin to that of Dr Jordan Peterson, calm, polite and with thoughtful execution, the complete opposite to their opponents who wail, shout and hurl unfounded insults. Intellectually these men tower of most. It is no coincidence that the entire Western world is being besieged by the same issues simultaneously. Mass uncontrolled immigration, terrorist attacks, Far-left extremism and a multitude of lesser groups who seek to end racism/inequality yet are in fact the most racist and divisive people on the planet. Add to the above list the politicians who, with great power encourage this kind of behaviour and laud each other the more extreme their policies. The sad truth is that almost none of this would be happening if not for our 'leaders'. They have and are orchestrating this madness for their own benefit, which is mostly money and their social standing. They care not for the native population and see them as nothing but pawns in their games. They are so far removed from what the people want and need that they have lost all perspective. I do not use this word lightly but I fully believe that they are traitors to their countries and should pay the price for their treasonous deeds. If they are not held to account then the West will slip ever onwards towards the black abyss of chaos of which there may never be a way back from. This book is factual and seeks only to enlighten those who wish to learn the terrible truth. Douglass offers no opinions or gets emotional (although the book evokes an emotional response), he simply relays the information in a straightforward manner that is easy to ingest. That being said, what he does say is laden with foreboding and a sense of impending doom. Although brilliant, bare in mind that this book is a tragedy. A tragedy of not just the West but of all Mankind. Do not give in to despair but reignite your self-worth, your pride in your country and that of your culture. Stand up to those who seek to tear down what you and your forebears created through much toil and sacrifice. Be ever vigilant for your enemies are external and internal. We are beset on all sides by those who seek to see the end of the West and by extension, the civilised world. Give no ground, no compromise and never ever bend the knee!

I went into reading this book with a very open mind. I had in the past come across some debates on YouTube of Douglas Murray in various settings. Such as debates with other Journalists, being a guest speaker at very varied events, interviews and much more. He’s no stranger to the public. A friend recommended his book to me so I thought I’d give it a try. I’m fully aware many label Mr Murray as “far-right” and I’m not here to comment on his political leanings, views or judge where he sits on the political spectrum. I also started reading this before the recent events of chaos in my country of the United Kingdom not as a result of what is happening here. If you don’t like books with a lot of factual (although of course some of it may be incorrect, I don’t have time to research all he shares but there are reference pages in the book if you want to) information this isn’t for you. It is a detailed book not written as a “story” as such. You will need plenty of coffee and good focus. A lot of it however is also his own personal experiences, travel and years of journalistic reporting. Murray is a Journalist and research is a solid part of that if you are half-decent. Some of the statistics and locations in this book are also not “widely known”. For example a small island in the Mediterranean which is a constant drop off point for immigrants coming over in small boats which is a hopping stone into Europe. I’d not even heard of this tiny popular landing spot so Googled it. It does indeed exist. Murray is known for being openly opinionated and never apologetic. Far from it. He has been like that forever. Still very much speaking on his views today (August 2024). Some may agree with his views on immigration and the changes in a countries cultural identity but many may firmly oppose it too. This is apparent in the debates he appears in. He doesn’t mince his words. Heavily disliked by many and revered and respected by just as many. Others sit on the fence, open-minded to hear all sides of perspective. Some have gone in with one perspective and been strongly persuaded by Mr Murray’s arguments. One way or another. I will give kudos for the depth of research done here. This copy was published in 2018 and I am not surprised to see sales have sky rocketed right now in August 2024. He is proudly British and outspoken on his views not only in regard to the U.K. but Europe and Western countries and society as a whole. A book reviewed by countless publications and the general public that as I suspected is selling hard in the Amazon charts again here in August 2024 after the new Labour government came to power in the U.K. Wherever you are leaning politically or what your views on immigration and much more I believe having an open mind to all points of view makes you an intelligent human being willing to truly examine all sides. If you live in an echo chamber you can’t hear everything. I never speak of my own personal views or opinions, beliefs, and leanings but I know many people would be rather surprised. Unless you speak with a person of their own perspective you literally cannot judge a book by its cover. I leave it to others that choose to shout and share their personal opinions and beliefs. If as a reader you do decide to read this I’d just say you try as best you can to park your bias at page one and make a decision on this book by the last page. Definitely thought-provoking and more educational than I expected. He is incredibly intelligent which is apparent in his writings and spoken events. Most opponents regret going up against him. I’d say his tongue is as sharp as a knife! He is certainly not a man to be swayed from his own convictions. He has reported directly from many war zones and areas other Journalists fear to tread. This book is very much written from these first-hand experiences, accounts and in-depth further research. I’d not recommend this one for book groups however! It will certainly fire up heated debate and possibly end friendships and family relations. Thanks for reading my review. As an Amazon Top Reviewer I bring you my honest opinion always. If you’d like to follow my book reviews you’ll find my on Goodreads as Booklover Catlady.

Douglas Murray's book was an absolute eye-opener for me when I first read it. It is meticulously researched and connects the dots, for those of us who had been blinded by the mainstream media, as to why Europe is the way it is and is going the direction it is going. Murray reveals the heights (or depths) of corruption among our politicians, many (or most) who turn a blind eye to what is happening in Europe regarding illegal immigration and the horrors that come with it, as it's not politically expedient for them to speak out or do the right thing for their constituents. I don't want to give too much away, as you really should read the book if you care about your homeland, whatever part of Europe that might be. But, I will say that, sadly, Douglas' predictions of what would happen if things continued as they were have come true. The fabric of our societies, as we know them, is being torn apart faster than ever. If illegal immigration was a stream when he wrote this, it's now become Niagara Falls. If you want to know how much our politicians really know about what's going on but are terrified to speak out, and if you want to delve deeper into the historical and cultural issues in Europe that paved the way for a liberal Europe that welcomed this debauchery with open arms (e.g. the deconstruction of the Church and God, arts, and the replacement of the former with ideology), read this book. It's not boring; it's essential reading. Warning ⚠️ Be prepared to feel righteous indignation as you begin to learn how we have been betrayed in Europe, not only by our politicians, but by liberals and the propagation of liberal ideology that has enslaved us and holds us to ransom.

An excellent and lucid book, calmly and clearly argued, as all of Douglas Murray’s contributions. It has already received a vitriolic review from The Guardian, which says a lot about The Guardian these days. I will not repeat the arguments, but would like to quote a more philosophical passage from the final chapter, where the author argues that Angela Merkel has misunderstood the (Aristotelian, competing) ‘virtues’: justice and mercy. In choosing mercy over justice, she has done great injustice to the peoples of Europe, present and future: ‘With the right political and moral leadership this could all have worked differently. Chancellor Merkel and her predecessors would not have been unsupported or unaided had they taken a different set of steps from the beginning. They could have started by asking themselves the question Europe never did: should Europe be a place to which anybody in the world can move and call themselves at home? Should it be a haven for absolutely anybody in the world fleeing war? Is it the job of Europeans to provide a better standard of living in our continent to anybody in the world who wants it? (…) Had Chancellor Merkel, her contemporaries and her predecessors thought this all through before transforming the continent, they could have consulted Aristotle among other great philosophers of Europe. From him they would have learnt why these questions seemed so complex. They were trying to weigh up the balance not between good and evil but between competing virtues: on this occasion ‘justice’ and ‘mercy’. When such virtues appear to be in contravention, Aristotle suggests, it is because one of them is being misunderstood. Throughout this era of uncontrolled migration, ‘mercy’ has consistently appeared to triumph. It is the virtue towards which it is easiest to pay homage, the one with the swiftest short-term benefits and the one more admired in the society in which those benefits are received. (…) Yet justice – which took such a back seat even as all the laws of the continent were trampled upon – also had a claim. And if the appeal to justice to enforce the Dublin III Treaty or the laws of repatriation of failed applicants had seemed like so much paperwork, still there ought to have been an appeal to a greater justice. When justice did emerge in the argument, it emerged only as the justice demanded by or for those arriving. The absent party in all this, for whom justice was never considered, were the peoples of Europe. They were the people to whom things were done, whose own appeals – even when they could be voiced – were not listened to. In the great migration movements, the decisions of Merkel and her predecessors had overridden all their rights to justice. Those on the liberal wing of Europe’s political spectrum had reasons to feel aggrieved about the way in which their customs and laws had been trodden upon, and about the seemingly endless changes to their liberal societies: changes that endangered the carefully balanced ecosystems of which societies were comprised. Liberals in Europe might rightly have wondered whether societies that are the product of lengthy political and cultural evolutions could be sustained with immigration at such rates. That the front lines of the mass migration era continually involved threats to sexual, religious and racial minorities should have alerted far more liberals than it did to the possibility that in pursuit of a ‘liberal’ migration policy they might lose their liberal societies. An appeal to justice of a different sort could just as well have come from those of a more conservative mindset. Such people might, for instance, have taken the view of Edmund Burke, who in the eighteenth century made the central conservative insight that a culture and a society are not things run for the convenience of the people who happen to be here right now, but a deep pact between the dead, the living and those yet to be born. In such a view of society, however greatly you may wish to benefit from an endless supply of cheap labour, a wider range of cuisine or the salving of a generation’s conscience, you still would not have the right to wholly transform your country. Because that which you inherited as a good should also be passed on. Even were you decide that some of the views or lifestyles of your ancestors could be improved upon, it does not follow that you should hand over to the next generation a society that is chaotic, fractured and unrecognisable.’ (…) (pp.294-296)

This is a first-class distillation of the wisdom of Douglas Murray re the issue of Islamism and immigration. Murray argues that Europe (or, at least, western Europe) is effectively committing slow suicide through the importation of sufficiently large numbers of people from outside the continent with a very different way of life. He shows that the reasons we have done this - to bolster an economically productive workforce which is otherwise shrinking, to deal with guilt feelings from the past (especially Germany's guilt feeling re 1933-45 for its actions during the war, and Sweden's guilt feelings for its inactions during the war), and to express a lack of any sense that a tired Europe has much to offer and much that is worth defending - simply don't make sense. Murray shows, with many examples, what Europe has to lose if the current insane immigration policy is continued. The book mixes a highly sophisticated analysis of how we reached a point where terrorism is a major threat to the European way of life, but it also contains detail of policy decisions made by particular countries (Britain, France, Germany , the Netherlands etc.)which led to these results. Murray is particularly scathing of German actions and policies, ranging from the reluctance of the authorities to involve themselves at Cologne during the New Years Eve assaults, to a German politician suggesting to German citizens concerned about a centre for asylum seekers being built in their town that they should consider emigrating, to a German girl sexually assaulted by a middle east migrant who initially pretends that the culprit was a native German, and then writes to her assailant pleading common cause (you are a victim of racism and I am a victim of sexism). Murray makes clear the European public is generally well ahead of the politicians in understanding the nature of the problem and its explosive future possibilities, and castigates the liberal elites for their deafness to such concerns,. Murray recognises that there are now no policies which could neatly solve the crisis of a growing Islamism in Europe and he is, in fact, pessimistic that we will take those measures that could reduce the problem, noting that a misguided optimism has created the crisis in the fist place. Nevertheless, he suggests a range of policies which, if our politicians would overcome their deep liberal bias, could, to some degree, turn the problem around. We need to (a) reduce or stop immigration from areas of the middle east with problems of terrorism; (b) process asylum claims outside Europe (once in Europe, asylum claimants tend to stay, irrespective of the decision made by the authorities); (c)make a concerted Europe-wide effort to organise the deportation of those asylum seekers with no legal right to stay here; He notes, finally, that as the problems associated with a rapidly-growing Islamic population deepen, the politicians will, at some point, have to overcome their cowardice and deal with the issue - but the longer they leave it, the more explosive the cost of dealing with it. Shortly before he died, the world-renowned expert on the middle east, Bernard Lewis, predicted that Europe will be an Islamic continent if current trends continue. The only issue that really matters, he said, was whether muslims will be westernised (as liberals must hope) or whether Europe will be Islamified. Murrays book is a powerful contribution to this key issue of our time.

A very insightful book that gives you a real idea of what has been happening in Europe over the past 40 years. Much of the book is concentrated on the turn of the millennium where Douglas Murray has travelled to southern parts of Europe to learn the affects on local people and how governments have dealt, or in many cases not dealt with the issues that mass migration has caused. What really gripped me is how Douglas can give any concerns you may have about what has been happening a structured argument when accused of being labelled a 'fascist' or 'racist'. The book gives you a sense that it's okay to question the massive cultural shift that has happened in Europe over a short space of time and whether us here in the UK really signed up for it. Douglas really opens up your eyes to the problems we face as a western democracy that can't keep apologising for its past by letting in an unbalanced number of people whilst still hoping to hold on to the freedoms that we enjoy today. The worry I have is that I wouldn't want people to be put off this book by those who are afraid of free speech merely calling it propaganda. I don't pretend to know Mr Murray very well but he is the first author I have come across that can put my concerns into words I can actually use without people questioning my humanity and sympathy towards those in genuine need of help and sanctuary. I am trying to generalise my points as I don't want to give too much away for those looking forward to finding information out for themselves. But from a personal view the most interesting parts for me were how governments do not listen the the voices, and concerns of its own people. Many polls have shown right across Europe the worry Europeans have had for some time about mass migration. Yet their governments respond by doing the opposite of what they want simply by pulling at the heart strings. I find Douglas Murray very witty and he doesn't detract from the key points people want to talk about. In the book he talks about the religion of Islam in some detail. Again you should not be put off reading this book simply because he wishes to speak some truths about the way Islam is affecting Europe. At no point does Mr Murray blame all Muslims for the downward spiral Europe has been taking for some time. But he does show that there is a correlation between where mass migration of Muslim men has taken place there is a definite spike in serious crime, unemployment and desertion by local people who are now the minority and too afraid to stay where they originate. He also makes some very good points that Islam like all the other religions has to be able to come in for criticism. It is not using Islam as a scapegoat for problems we face. But if the faith continues to grow at the current rate people must be allowed to question the affects it will have on them long term. I hope my own personal views have not clouded the review of this book. It is a great read and a must for anyone who still believes in free speech and that our values are worth fighting for. It is time for us to look at those who fought for our rights for guidance and I hope us in the United kingdom learn to grow a backbone again before its too late.

good book

As a lover of European culture i bought the book even though I already had read and seen much on the issue of immigration from the islamic countries. The effects are devastating and Europe will never be the same. sad but true. We must be informed so this does not further spread in America! It is heartwrenching to see the rivers of refugees trying to save their lives and find a corner in our planet where to live in peace, yet at what cost to each nation?

If any of the news about violence, coming from Europe, made you curious this book will give you the whole background, from the author’s angle though. For me, I became curious after reading about car-burning in Stockholm a few months ago. I remember thinking that was quite un-European thing to happen in Stockholm. Glad to have found this book & mainly the author.

Wenn ich ehrlich bin, rechnete ich mit diesem Buch mit einem eher populistischem Werk. Wollte mir die "Rechte Seite" jedoch zu Gemüte führen. Anhören was sie sagt. Weit fehlgeschlagen. Dieses Buch ist extrem nüchtern und basierend auf Fakten. Der Autor zählt lediglich Ereignisse, Zahlen, Äußerungen aus Politik auf. Aber in einer äußerst spannenden Art, ohne trocken zu wirken. Die Vorredner haben recht, dieses Buch verführt zum einmal aufheben und durchlesen. Der Inhalt ist erschreckend, zermürbend und deprimierend. Die Aufzählungen des Autors sind alle belegbar und auf einfache Weiße per Suchmaschine zu bestätigen. Das Buch hat meine Sicht auf die aktuelle Massenimmigration schlagartig geändert und mich animiert auf eigene Faust zu recherchieren. Mittlerweile bin ich der Auffassung, dass der rasante Wachstum des Islams durch unkontrollierte Masseneinwanderung die größte Gefahr für die freiheitliche demokratische Grundordnung der europäischen Nationen ist und somit gleich deren schwierigste Aufgabe in dem letzten halben Jahrhundert, die Werte, Traditionen und Grundordnungen der einzelnen europäischen Nationen zu wahren. Dieses Buch ist absolute Pflichtlektüre. Und ist vor kurzem in deutscher Sprache veröffentlicht worden, welches es noch leichter machen sollte für deutschsprachige Interessenten.

The Strange Death of Europe is a must-read, especially for Europeans. Through this account of the Continent’s modern History marked by common patterns within different countries, the reader can confront his or her observations living in Europe with the facts Douglas Murray exposes in his work. These facts, all backed up by references, give a broad perspective of the situation in Europe, how it began and how it can be explained. Having lived in Paris' suburbs for a number of years, I have seen my country change and The Strange Death of Europe confirms my observations and teaches me about events I did not know or knew so little about. Douglas Murray’s writing is also captivating and keeps the reader excited to learn more. What I loved about this book was reading about brave film makers, politicians, journalists and writers, like Oriana Fallaci, who had the courage to stand up against those who wanted to change their country for the worse and warned policymakers of the dangers facing Western Civilisation. This book is perfect for anyone willing to better understand Western Europe’s identity crisis today or simply wishing to back up their observations and experiences with facts and learn more about other countries.