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Title: The Appetite of Tyranny: Including Letters to an Old Garibaldian

Note: Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Appetite of Tyranny: Including Letters to an Old Garibaldian" by G.K. Chesterton is a political and philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century, during the tumultuous years leading up to and including World War I. This book discusses the concept of tyranny, particularly focusing on the Germanic powers and their imperialistic ambitions, while contrasting them with the values of freedom and civilization. Chesterton uses a blend of historical analysis, moral reasoning, and personal correspondence to delve into the nature of warfare, national identity, and the dire consequences of abandoning ethical principles in international relations. The work is structured into chapters that methodically dissect the dynamics of power and tyranny, asserting that the Prussian approach to governance and war exemplifies a distasteful form of barbarism hidden behind a veneer of modernity. In the "Letters to an Old Garibaldian," Chesterton reflects on the moral fiber required to resist tyranny, drawing on historical references and personal insights to articulate a unified struggle against oppression. Throughout, he emphasizes the importance of maintaining truth and integrity in the face of might, arguing that the actions of the tyrants reveal their fundamental disregard for humanity and virtue. This analytical exploration serves as both a call to arms and a reflection on the perils of man's abandonment of his moral compass in pursuit of power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936

EBook No.: 11605

Published: Mar 1, 2004

Downloads: 178

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Appetite of Tyranny: Including Letters to an Old Garibaldian

Note: Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Etext produced by Robert Shimmin, Piotr Przemyslaw Karwasz and PG Distributed
Proofreaders
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Appetite of Tyranny: Including Letters to an Old Garibaldian" by G.K. Chesterton is a political and philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century, during the tumultuous years leading up to and including World War I. This book discusses the concept of tyranny, particularly focusing on the Germanic powers and their imperialistic ambitions, while contrasting them with the values of freedom and civilization. Chesterton uses a blend of historical analysis, moral reasoning, and personal correspondence to delve into the nature of warfare, national identity, and the dire consequences of abandoning ethical principles in international relations. The work is structured into chapters that methodically dissect the dynamics of power and tyranny, asserting that the Prussian approach to governance and war exemplifies a distasteful form of barbarism hidden behind a veneer of modernity. In the "Letters to an Old Garibaldian," Chesterton reflects on the moral fiber required to resist tyranny, drawing on historical references and personal insights to articulate a unified struggle against oppression. Throughout, he emphasizes the importance of maintaining truth and integrity in the face of might, arguing that the actions of the tyrants reveal their fundamental disregard for humanity and virtue. This analytical exploration serves as both a call to arms and a reflection on the perils of man's abandonment of his moral compass in pursuit of power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936

EBook No.: 11605

Published: Mar 1, 2004

Downloads: 178

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.