Faith and Fear

In Faith and Fear, historian Gregory A. Daddis explores how Americans' perceptions of war since 1945 have been shaped by a complex interplay of trust and fear, influencing the nation's approach to foreign policy and militarization. The book examines how these contrasting attitudes—an unwavering belief in war’s power and a deep-seated dread of its destructive potential—have historically driven U.S. decision-making, often with tragic consequences. Through a comprehensive analysis of the long Cold War era, it reveals how these tensions continue to affect America’s relationship with war today.