The holy war

made by Shaddai upon Diabolus, for thd [sic] regaining of the metropolis of the world, or, the losing and taking again of the town of Mansoul

343 pages

English language

Published 1782 by Printed, by permission of the former proprietors, for the editor; and now published by Alex. Hogg ... and Vallance and Conder ....

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2 stars (1 review)

The holy ward made by King Sahddai upon Diabolus to regain metropolis of the world.

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2 stars

Excellent premise, poor execution - and some really quaint ideas of communism. But the main problem was the execution. I've never read of more inept soldiers, nor more two-dimensional characters.

But the premise ... ooh, the premise was lovely.