Present status and prospects of the Peace Movement by Bertha von Suttner
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| Author | Suttner, Bertha von, 1843-1914 |
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| Title | Present status and prospects of the Peace Movement |
| Original Publication | United States: The North American Review,1900. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Present Status and Prospects of the Peace Movement" by Bertha von Suttner is a political treatise written during the early 20th century. This book explores the ongoing struggle for peace amidst rampant militarism and the recurring threat of war, particularly highlighting events such as the South African War and the Boxer Rebellion in China. It serves as a passionate defense of the principles of pacifism, advocating for international cooperation and the importance of a collective conscience geared towards peace. In the book, von Suttner addresses critics who dismiss the peace movement in light of contemporary wars, arguing that these conflicts reveal the inadequacy of current systems that favor militarism over diplomacy. She emphasizes that while the principles of peace have yet to be fully embraced by nations and their leaders, the desire for peaceful relations is growing. Throughout her analysis, she envisions a future where nations band together to prevent war through cooperation and a shared moral compass. Her call to action rallies her contemporaries to recognize the futility of war and the urgent need for a structured, peaceful dialogue among nations to secure lasting harmony. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JX: Political science: International law |
| Subject | Peace movements |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69444 |
| Release Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 26 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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