Includes bibliographical references (p. [175]-190) and index.
Contents:
Cultural traditions -- The pagan Christian icon -- Indo-European Christianity : the foundation -- Europe's pagan Christianity -- Protestantism fits the state -- Capitalism -- Antebellum America -- Manifest Destiny -- Hegemony through philanthropy -- Secularism threatens -- Assault on the secular nation -- Interlocking directorates : business and politics -- Fortifying the home front -- Evolving tradition, resilient backlash -- Conclusion : the culture of militant Christianity.
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