War and Religion ─ An Encyclopedia of Faith and Conflict

This three-volume reference provides a complete guide for readers investigating the crucial interplay between war and religion from ancient times until today, enabling a deeper understanding of the role of religious wars across cultures.

• Enables readers to explore the ongoing and important relationship between war and religion across history through coverage of the wars themselves, the important leaders, battles, and campaigns, as well as the treaties that resulted from these wars

• Directs readers to further reading material and supplies a comprehensive bibliography that guides further inquiry into the topic of war and religion

• Supplies primary source documents that include letters written by participants of the Crusades, proclamations and declarations from the Protestant Reformation, and UN documents related to war and religion

Jeffrey M. Shaw, PhD, is professor of strategy and policy in the College of Distance Education at the Naval War College, Newport, RI.

Timothy J. Demy, ThD, PhD, is professor of ethics in the College of Operational and Strategic Leadership at the Naval War College, Newport, RI.