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20%OFFMichael Burleigh - Earthly Powers: The Conflict between Religion & Politics from the French Revolution to the Great War - 9780007195732 - V9780007195732
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Earthly Powers: The Conflict between Religion & Politics from the French Revolution to the Great War

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Description for Earthly Powers: The Conflict between Religion & Politics from the French Revolution to the Great War Paperback. A major work setting out the inextricable link between politics and religion over the past two centuries, from the French Revolution to the present day's War on Terror. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; 3JJC; HBJD; HBLL; HBLW; HRAX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 36. Weight in Grams: 410.

A major work setting out the inextricable link between politics and religion over the past two centuries, from the French Revolution to the present day’s War on Terror.

In this dazzling and hugely relevant book Michael Burleigh explores the way in which religion, broadly construed, functions within European societies.

‘Earthly Powers’ is an examination of the politics of religion and the religion of politics in Europe from the French Revolution until the Great War. Its astonishing scope encompasses the philosophers ... Read more

Throughout, Burleigh’s writing is never less than brilliant and absorbing, handling a welter of ideas and historical detail with confidence, verve and sophistication. He is always revealing and original, showing us the deeper workings of history in a way we have never seen before. It confirms him as one of Europe’s greatest modern historians.

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Product Details

Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
576
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780007195732
SKU
V9780007195732
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1

About Michael Burleigh
Michael Burleigh is Distinguished Research Professor in Modern History at Cardiff University. He is the author of seven well-received books, including ‘Sacred Causes’ (2006) and ‘The Third Reich’, for which he was awarded the Samuel Johnson Prize in 2001.

Reviews for Earthly Powers: The Conflict between Religion & Politics from the French Revolution to the Great War
‘Stimulating…fascinating and beautifully produced with superb colour illustrations and rich footnotes…Burleigh has written a thought-provoking, deeply civilised book.’ Independent ‘“Earthly Powers” can only cement Michael Burleigh’s reputation as one of the leading historians of our time. It is a brilliantly wide-ranging and profoundly rewarding treatment of the part ... Read more

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