La France, terre de mission américaine
Book Description
This compelling historical investigation reveals a hidden dimension of post-World War II diplomacy that intertwined faith with geopolitics in unexpected ways. Jean-Marie Autran uncovers how America's Marshall Plan extended far beyond economic reconstruction to include what he terms a "diplomacy of faith" directed toward France.
Drawing from newly declassified archives, the author exposes a coordinated spiritual campaign orchestrated from Washington and supported by intelligence services. This ambitious undertaking deployed evangelical missionaries, Mormons, Adventists, and Jehovah's Witnesses in what amounted to a religious reconquest of what American officials viewed as pagan European territory.
The narrative explores how this psychological warfare aimed to export the American way of life through spiritual channels, representing a fascinating intersection of religious mission and political strategy during the Cold War era. Autran documents not only the scope and methods of this faith-based diplomatic initiative but also the French resistance it encountered.
For readers interested in understanding how spiritual movements intersect with broader cultural and political forces, this work offers valuable insights into the complex relationship between religious conviction and national interests. The book illuminates how faith communities can become instruments of larger geopolitical objectives, while also examining the resilience of established spiritual traditions when confronted with external religious influence.
This thoroughly researched account provides a unique perspective on Cold War history through the lens of competing spiritual worldviews.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
📄 Length: 281 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Christianisme
- ✓ Explore American Propaganda
- ✓ Explore Aspect religieux
- ✓ Explore Politique et gouvernement
- ✓ Explore Civilization
- ✓ Explore Politics and government
- ✓ Explore Histoire
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
