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Communing with the Enemy

Covert Operations, Christianity and Cold War Politics in Britain and the GDR

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294pagine
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11ore

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The book explores the clandestine involvement of British and German Christians in the Cold War, revealing their roles as unofficial envoys and participants in intelligence operations. Utilizing archival materials and interviews, it illustrates how religion served as a psychological warfare instrument. The narrative highlights the 1960s Christian-Marxist dialogue promoted by church leaders and politicians, showcasing its impact on political dynamics in East Germany, where Ulbricht leveraged it to suppress dissent, and in the West, where it influenced policy strategies.

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Communing with the Enemy, Merrilyn Thomas

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2004
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