I'm looking for a history book with an overview of the evolution and history of religion, perhaps with a focus on the influence of religion in world history [politics, economics, freedom/suppression of thought, motivation for expansion/isolationism, war etc].
I recently finished The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan, and it was one of the most marvellous books I've ever read, looking at history with trade and economics as a lens, it made a huge amount of sense out of seemingly unconnected historical events. I'm looking for a book that has a similar model: the evolution of religion and how it changed/interacted/influenced events over time.
I'm not interested in the detailed philosophy of religion [e.g. History of God by Karen Armstrong]. I have looked at the suggested reading list on this subreddit, but didn't find anything covering all major religions, rather several books covering each. Perhaps one of Karen Armstrong's more recent books [E.g. Case for God] might be suitable?
Thanks for any recommendations.
Can anyone else help please? There's seriously not a book on this topic?