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The Evangelicals: The Struggle to Shape America

Frances FitzGerald
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The Evangelicals: The Struggle to Shape America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Frances FitzGerald

The Evangelicals: The Struggle to Shape America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

752

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature
Setting

United States • 20th century

Topic
Religion & Spirituality

Politics & Government

World History
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Evangelicals: The Struggle to Shape America by Frances FitzGerald explores the history and influence of evangelical Christians in the United States. Through comprehensive analysis, it examines the movement's impact on politics, culture, and social change, highlighting the evolving relationship between evangelicals and the broader American society.

Informative

Contemplative

Challenging

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.3

2,196 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Frances FitzGerald's The Evangelicals: The Struggle to Shape America is praised for its comprehensive historical analysis and engaging narrative on evangelical influence in U.S. politics. Some critiques highlight its dense detail and occasional bias. Overall, it's a well-researched work offering valuable insights into evangelicalism's impact on American society.

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Who Should Read The Evangelicals: The Struggle to Shape America?

Readers interested in American religious history and politics will appreciate Frances FitzGerald's The Evangelicals: The Struggle to Shape America. Fans of Robert D. Putnam's American Grace and Kevin M. Kruse's One Nation Under God would find it engaging.

4.3

2,196 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

752

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature
Setting

United States • 20th century

Topic
Religion & Spirituality

Politics & Government

World History
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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