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The Cross and the Trenches: Religious Faith and Doubt among British and American Great War Soldiers (Contributions in Military S,Used
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The modernist historiographical model of the Great War neglects such traditional modes of thought as religious response to battle. Drawing on the testimony of over 500 British and American soldiers, Schweitzer provides an indepth account of topics such as soldiers' prayers and biblical readings, as well as religious doubts. As a detailed snapshot of religion during the war, this study provides a crucial preamble to studies of the legacy of the Great War.The lack of a satisfactory scholarly study has left interpretation of the role that religion played in soldiers' lives to the pronouncements of their contemporaries who often either viewed World War I as an opportunity to spark a religious revival or as an event that crushed religious faith. Schweitzer argues that neither of these interpretations is accurate, and he hopes to replace them with a model that arranges responses on a spectrum ranging from absolute faith in God to atheism. Based on extensive archival research, this study establishes a detailed model of the spiritual lives of British and American soldiers during the war. After sketching this spiritual history, he concludes that both British and American soldiers were more religious than previous writings have indicated.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Cross and the Trenches'? A: 'The Cross and the Trenches' explores the religious responses and doubts of British and American soldiers during World War I, based on testimonies from over 500 soldiers.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Cross and the Trenches' is Richard Schweitzer.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: 'The Cross and the Trenches' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Cross and the Trenches' was published on May 30, 2003.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic research as it provides in-depth analysis and extensive archival research on the role of religion during World War I.
- Q: Does the book discuss both faith and doubt? A: Yes, the book addresses both religious faith and doubts experienced by soldiers during the Great War.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Cross and the Trenches' falls under the category of Historiography.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the spiritual lives of soldiers during World War I and the varying interpretations of their religious experiences.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.