Twelve Decisive Battles Of The Mind: The Story Of Propaganda During The Christian Era

By Gorham Munson

Book Overview

""Twelve Decisive Battles Of The Mind: The Story Of Propaganda During The Christian Era"" by Munson Gorham is a historical book that explores the power of propaganda throughout the Christian era. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each focusing on a significant moment in history where propaganda played a crucial role in shaping society's beliefs and values. The book begins with the story of the Roman Empire's conversion to Christianity and how propaganda was used to spread the new religion. It then moves on to the Crusades, where propaganda was used to justify the violence and conquest in the name of God. Other chapters cover the Reformation, where propaganda was used to sway public opinion and gain support for the Protestant movement, and the Enlightenment, where propaganda was used to challenge traditional religious beliefs and promote reason and science. The book also explores more recent examples of propaganda, such as the use of propaganda during World War I and II, and the rise of totalitarian regimes in the 20th century. Throughout the book, Munson Gorham provides a detailed analysis of the different propaganda techniques used throughout history, including the use of symbols, slogans, and mass media. He also examines the impact of propaganda on society and how it has been used to manipulate people's beliefs and behaviors. Overall, ""Twelve Decisive Battles Of The Mind"" is a fascinating and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the power of propaganda in shaping our world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, or psychology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430497114
• ISBN13: 9781430497110
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"