Religion in America: A Political History
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Columbia University Press, 2011.
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English
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9780231526401
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Denis Lacorne., & Denis Lacorne|AUTHOR. (2011). Religion in America: A Political History . Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Denis Lacorne and Denis Lacorne|AUTHOR. 2011. Religion in America: A Political History. Columbia University Press.
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MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Denis Lacorne, and Denis Lacorne|AUTHOR. Religion in America: A Political History Columbia University Press, 2011.
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