| Notes | Calls for jihad are often heard from today's radical Islamists, while many Americans believe in a divine mission for the U.S. military - but the trail of war waged in God's name reaches back over 1,000 years. This series examines the historical relationship between militarism and some religious interpretations. With scholarly analysis and an energetic visual style, The Holy Wars provides a historical perspective on war and religion in the western world. |