Jenkins, Philip

Reveals the religious dimensions of the First World War; describes how patriotic and militaristic rhetoric was presented using religious terms, and how moral compromises and disappointed hopes shaped the political climate for the rest of the century.

Traces the history of anti-Catholicism in America, focusing on how and why it has become more prominent in recent years.

Discusses political, social, economic, and cultural developments in the course of American history, identifying major themes and patterns that have emerged, and arguing that America has a tradition of identifying and stigmatizing outsiders, whether on the basis of race, politics, or religion.