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Winner of the Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction
Finalist forĀ the Cundhill Prize in History
A richly detailed, profoundly engrossing story of how religion has influenced American foreign relations, told through the stories of the men and womenāfrom presidents to preachersāwho have plotted the countryās course in the world.ā¦
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1 author picked Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is a magisterial work and the perfect starting point for anyone interested in learning about how religious beliefs and religions of all types have played a role in U.S. foreign policy since the colonial era. It is an incredibly comprehensive and deeply researched book, but do not let its heft deter youāPreston is a skilled narrator and you will find yourself immediately immersed in and absorbed by the stories he shares. His ability to illuminate the links between religion and the core ideas that have guided the U.S. engagement with the world over the past four hundred years isā¦
From Lauren's list on the history of religion in U.S. foreign relations.
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