American Crusade: Christianity, Warfare, and National Identity, 1860-1920

by Benjamin J. Wetzel

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When is a war a holy crusade? And when does theology cause Christians to condemn violence? In American Crusade, Benjamin Wetzel argues that the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and World War I shared a cultural meaning for white Protestant ministers in the United States, who considered each conflict to be a modern-day crusade.

American Crusade examines the "holy war" mentality prevalent between 1860 and 1920, juxtaposing...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1501763946

ISBN13:9781501763946

Release Date:June 2022

Publisher:Cornell University Press

Length:228 Pages

Weight:1.08 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Age Range:18 years and up

Related Subjects

History Religion Religion & Spirituality

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