War on Sacred Grounds

By: Ron E. Hassner

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Paperback | 15 May 2025 | Edition Number 2

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In War on Sacred Grounds, Ron E. Hassner investigates the causes and properties of struggles over sites that are both venerated and contested, and proposes ways for managing these disputes. Holy places can create the potential for clashes, not only between competing religious groups but also between religious groups and secular actors. Hassner illustrates this complex, violent dynamic through a series of case studies, including the conflict over Jerusalem and competing Hindu and Muslim claims over Ayodhya. He also analyses successful compromises that reduced conflict in Jerusalem in 1967 and in Mecca in 1979. In this updated edition of War on Sacred Grounds, Hassner reevaluates his findings and conclusions and surveys ongoing conflicts over holy sites.

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An important and engaging work. Ron E. Hassner approaches the topic of sacred turf with refreshing new insights and perspectives. (Middle East Journal) War on Sacred Grounds is a tour de force. It is, quite simply, the best book on religion and war I have read. (Journal of Peace Research) An illuminating work that takes religious beliefs seriously while placing them within the context of strategic political action. It provides comparative politics with theoretical insights on a highly salient issue, supported by a rich and nuanced treatment of historical examples. (Comparative Political Studies)

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