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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Preston, Andrew, 1973–
Sword of the spirit, shield of faith : religion in American war and diplomacy /
by Andrew Preston.—1st ed.
p.   cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-4000-4323-1
1. United States—Foreign relations. 2. United States—Foreign relations—
Religious aspects. 3. Religion and international relations—United States—History. 4. United States—Military policy—Religious aspects. 5. United States—
History, Military—Religious aspects. I. Title.
E183.7.P74 2012
322.10973—dc23      2011035138

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Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication
Preston, Andrew, 1973–
Sword of the spirit, shield of faith : religion in American war and diplomacy / Andrew Preston
Includes bibliographical references.
Issued also in electronic format.
eISBN: 978-0-307-95760-3
1. Religion and international relations—United States—History. 2. Religion and politics—United States—History. 3. United States—Foreign relations—Religious aspects.   I. Title.
BL65.I55P74 2012 201.727      C2011-904068-9

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