Sacred Causes
Michael Burleigh
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Sacred Causes
Published
2006
Publisher
Harper Perennial
Pages
557
ISBN-13
9780007195756
ISBN-10
0007195753
Description
Beginning with the chaotic post–World War I landscape in which religious belief was one way of reordering a world knocked off its axis, Sacred Causes is a penetrating critique of how religion has often been camouflaged by politics. All the bloody regimes and movements of the 20th century are masterfully captured here, from Stalin's Soviet Union, Hitler's Germany, Mussolini's Italy, and Franco's Spain to the war on terror. With style and sophistication, Michael Burleigh shows how the churches, in their various guises, have been swayed by–and contributed to–conflicting secular currents. Sacred Causes brilliantly exposes the way in which fears of socialist movements tempered the churches' response to the threat of totalitarian regimes.Burleigh combines an authoritative survey of history with a timely reminder of the dangers of radical secularism. He asks why no one foresaw the religious implications of massive Third World immigration. And he deftly investigates what is now driving calls for a civic religion to counter the terrorist threats that have so shocked the West.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Sacred Causes?
This edition of Sacred Causes has approximately 557 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 Sacred Causes?
For most readers, Sacred Causes typically takes between 11h 36m and 7h 44m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 139,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 17m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 139,250 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 Sacred Causes?
The estimated word count for Sacred Causes is approximately 139,250 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 Sacred Causes?
Sacred Causes was written by Michael Burleigh.
When was Sacred Causes published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.