The Religious History of America: The Heart of the American Story from Colonial Times to Today
- ISBN-10
- 0060630566
- ISBN-13
- 9780060630560
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 464
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-07-06
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Authors
- Edwin S. Gaustad, Leigh Schmidt
Description
A Dynamic Account of Religion's Central Role in American History
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