God's battalions
Rodney Stark
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God's battalions
by Rodney Stark
Published
2009
Publisher
HarperOne
Pages
276
ISBN-13
9780061582615
ISBN-10
0061582611
Description
In God's Battalions, award-winning author Rodney Stark takes on the long-held view that the Crusades were the first round of European colonialism, conducted for land, loot, and converts by barbarian Christians who victimized the cultivated Muslims. To the contrary, Stark argues that the Crusades were the first military response to unwarranted Muslim terrorist aggression. Stark reviews the history of the seven major Crusades from 1095 to 1291, demonstrating that the Crusades were precipitated by Islamic provocations, centuries of bloody attempts to colonize the West, and sudden attacks on Christian pilgrims and holy places. Although the Crusades were initiated by a plea from the pope, Stark argues that this had nothing to do with any elaborate design of the Christian world to convert all Muslims to Christianity by force of arms. Given current tensions in the Middle East and terrorist attacks around the world, Stark's views are a thought-provoking contribution to our understanding and are sure to spark debate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in God's battalions?
This edition of God's battalions has approximately 276 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read God's battalions?
For most readers, God's battalions typically takes between 5h 45m and 3h 50m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 69,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 69,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of God's battalions?
The estimated word count for God's battalions is approximately 69,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of God's battalions?
God's battalions was written by Rodney Stark.
When was God's battalions published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.