El. knyga: Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith

A richly detailed story of how religion has influenced American foreign relations, told through the stories of the men and women--from presidents to preachers--who have plotted the countrys course in the world. Ever since John Winthrop argued that the Puritans new home would be a city upon a hill, Americans role in the world has been shaped by their belief that God has something special in mind for them. But this is a story that historians have mostly ignored. Now, in the first authoritative work onthe subject, Andrew Preston explores the major strains of religious fervor--liberal and conservative, pacifist and militant, internationalist and isolationist--that framed American thinking on international issues from the earliest colonial wars to the twenty-first century, and he arrives at some startling conclusions.--From publisher description. An analysis of the pivotal role of religion in American foreign policy from the nations beginnings through the end of the Cold War demonstrates how the beliefs of leaders and everyday citizens have shaped their views on Americas place in the world. By the author of The War Council. 20,000 first printing.