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Discover the compelling narrative of 'Holy War', a groundbreaking book by historian Ian Campbell that deeply analyses the intersection of faith and conflict during the Fascist invasion of Ethiopia in 1935. This engaging account exposes the role of the Italian Catholic Church in justifying Italy's aggressive conquest, revealing how bishops rallied support by declaring a crusade against the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. The book meticulously details the martyrdom of countless Ethiopian clergy, the destruction of ancient monasteries, and the orchestration of a violent jihad that echoes the darkest chapters of history.
Not surprisingly, 'Holy War' has been hailed as one of the best books of 2022 by Foreign Affairs, captivating readers with its meticulous archival research from both Ethiopia and Italy. Campbell's work confronts the uncomfortable truths surrounding faith, imperialism, and the subsequent erasure of atrocities from historical memory.
This brand new edition of 'Holy War' (ISBN: 9781805260240), published by Hurst Publishers in 2024, is essential reading for anyone interested in the complexities of religious history and the impact of colonialism on culture and faith. With free shipping, please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781805260240
Year: 2024
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Description:
**AForeign AffairsBest Book of 2022**
In 1935, Fascist Italy invaded the sovereign state of Ethiopia — a war of conquest that triggered a chain of events culminating in the Second World War. In this stunning and highly original tale of two Churches, historian Ian Campbell brings a whole new perspective to the story, revealing that bishops of the Italian Catholic Church facilitated the invasion by sanctifying it as a crusade against the world's second-oldest national Church. Cardinals and archbishops rallied the support of Catholic Italy for Il Duce's invading armies by denouncing Ethiopian Christians as heretics and schismatics, and announcing that the onslaught was an assignment from God.
Campbell marshalls evidence from three decades of research to expose the martyrdom of thousands of clergy of the venerable Ethiopian Church, the burning and looting of hundreds of Ethiopia's ancient monasteries and churches, and the instigation and arming of a jihad against Ethiopian Christendom, the likes of which had not been seen since the Middle Ages.
Finally, Holy War traces how, after Italy's surrender to the Allies, the horrors of this pogrom were swept under the carpet of history, and the leading culprits put on the road to sainthood.
â€This stunning book explores the Catholic Church’s support for and encouragement of Mussolini’s campaign against the Ethiopian Orthodox Church during Italy’s invasion and occupation of Ethiopia from 1935 to 1943. … Eloquent and based on authoritative archival research in both Ethiopia and Italy, Campbell’s book sheds new light on a key episode in Afr
Not surprisingly, 'Holy War' has been hailed as one of the best books of 2022 by Foreign Affairs, captivating readers with its meticulous archival research from both Ethiopia and Italy. Campbell's work confronts the uncomfortable truths surrounding faith, imperialism, and the subsequent erasure of atrocities from historical memory.
This brand new edition of 'Holy War' (ISBN: 9781805260240), published by Hurst Publishers in 2024, is essential reading for anyone interested in the complexities of religious history and the impact of colonialism on culture and faith. With free shipping, please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781805260240
Year: 2024
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Description:
**AForeign AffairsBest Book of 2022**
In 1935, Fascist Italy invaded the sovereign state of Ethiopia — a war of conquest that triggered a chain of events culminating in the Second World War. In this stunning and highly original tale of two Churches, historian Ian Campbell brings a whole new perspective to the story, revealing that bishops of the Italian Catholic Church facilitated the invasion by sanctifying it as a crusade against the world's second-oldest national Church. Cardinals and archbishops rallied the support of Catholic Italy for Il Duce's invading armies by denouncing Ethiopian Christians as heretics and schismatics, and announcing that the onslaught was an assignment from God.
Campbell marshalls evidence from three decades of research to expose the martyrdom of thousands of clergy of the venerable Ethiopian Church, the burning and looting of hundreds of Ethiopia's ancient monasteries and churches, and the instigation and arming of a jihad against Ethiopian Christendom, the likes of which had not been seen since the Middle Ages.
Finally, Holy War traces how, after Italy's surrender to the Allies, the horrors of this pogrom were swept under the carpet of history, and the leading culprits put on the road to sainthood.
â€This stunning book explores the Catholic Church’s support for and encouragement of Mussolini’s campaign against the Ethiopian Orthodox Church during Italy’s invasion and occupation of Ethiopia from 1935 to 1943. … Eloquent and based on authoritative archival research in both Ethiopia and Italy, Campbell’s book sheds new light on a key episode in Afr