
- 258 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
War on Sacred Grounds
About this book
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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Table of contents
- Preface to the 2025 Edition
- Prologue: “A Terrifying and Fascinating Mystery”
- 1. On Sacred Grounds
- Part One: Understanding Conflicts over Sacred Spaces
- Part Two: Managing Conflicts over Sacred Spaces
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Index