Christianity, Warfare, and American Identity, 1860–1920

Wetzel’s "American Crusade: Christianity, Warfare, and National Identity, 1860–1920" is aimed at the scholarly reader and examines how religious ideology and social location shaped how American Christians viewed war in relation to their national identity. The book does an excellent job outlining Congregationalist views and the preaching of Lyman Abbott. It is a worthwhile source for those looking for a deeper understanding of the link between Christian Nationalism and American identity.