Spellbound

Spellbound How charisma shaped American history from the Puritans to Donald Trump

Molly Worthen

Book - 2025

"What happens when Americans lose faith in their religious institutions-and politicians fill the void? From the Puritans to Donald Trump, this sweeping history by a New York Times contributing opinion writer will change your understanding of the forces that create leaders and hold their followers captive."--

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Subjects
Charisma (Personality trait) > United States.
Personality > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Personality and politics > United States.
Political leadership > United States.
Religion and politics > United States.
United States > Religious life and customs.
United States > Politics and government.
Published
New York : Forum Books [2025]
Language
English
Main Author
Molly Worthen (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
xxvii, 431 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9780593729007
  • Introduction
  • Part I. Prophets
  • Chapter 1. Revolution
  • Chapter 2. Awakenings
  • Chapter 3. Wartime
  • Part II. Conquerors
  • Chapter 4. Mastery
  • Chapter 5. Visions
  • Chapter 6. Attraction
  • Chapter 7. Enlightenment
  • Chapter 8. Pentecost
  • Chapter 9. Apocalypse
  • Part IV. Experts
  • Chapter 10. Intellect
  • Chapter 11. Liberation
  • Chapter 12. Breakdown
  • Part V. Gurus
  • Chapter 13. InSight
  • Chapter 14. Profit
  • Chapter 15. Revival
  • Afterword
  • Acknowledgments
  • Notes

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