Thirteen Centuries of Holy Wars Christians vs. Christians, Sunnis vs. Shiites Catholics vs. Protestants Why do humans wage war in the name of God? From the first jihads of the seventh century, the Crusades of the Middle Ages, to the Reformation and the terror waged by today's fanatics, scholar Christopher Catherwood surveys the fascinating history of holy wars, revealing the hidden details that are essential to understanding this subject that continues to divide humanity. The result is a rigorous book that analyzes the past that shaped our violent present and the ominous relationship between war and religion.
Thirteen Centuries of Holy Wars Christians vs. Christians, Sunnis vs. Shiites Catholics vs. Protestants Why do humans wage war in the name of God? From the first jihads of the seventh century, the Crusades of the Middle Ages, to the Reformation and the terror waged by today's fanatics, scholar Christopher Catherwood surveys the fascinating history of holy wars, revealing the hidden details that are essential to understanding this subject that continues to divide humanity. The result is a rigorous book that analyzes the past that shaped our violent present and the ominous relationship between war and religion.
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