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"An elegantly written book."---David Smith, The Guardian
"Marked by Martin’s impressive research and sharp character sketches, this is a fresh and invigorating look at the interplay between faith, politics, and American law enforcement." * Publishers Weekly *
"Martin adds an important new aspect to Hoover’s story, based largely on newly released material, showing how he played a large role in the rise of conservative, white, male, Christian nationalism."---Jessica T. Mathews, Foreign Affairs
"[Martin] focuses not just on Hoover’s notorious racism but also on his promotion of a distinct brand of conservative evangelicalism."---Adam Hochschild, The Nation
"A fine work of scholarship that displays a diligent use of archives and a relentless pursuit of the truth."---Daniel Rey, History Today

The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover

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      Publisher: Princeton University Press
      Publication Date: 07/02/2023
      ISBN13: 9780691175119, 978-0691175119
      ISBN10: 069117511X
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      Politics and government Religion and politics

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review
      "An elegantly written book."---David Smith, The Guardian
      "Marked by Martin’s impressive research and sharp character sketches, this is a fresh and invigorating look at the interplay between faith, politics, and American law enforcement." * Publishers Weekly *
      "Martin adds an important new aspect to Hoover’s story, based largely on newly released material, showing how he played a large role in the rise of conservative, white, male, Christian nationalism."---Jessica T. Mathews, Foreign Affairs
      "[Martin] focuses not just on Hoover’s notorious racism but also on his promotion of a distinct brand of conservative evangelicalism."---Adam Hochschild, The Nation
      "A fine work of scholarship that displays a diligent use of archives and a relentless pursuit of the truth."---Daniel Rey, History Today

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