Synopsis
The Book of Peace: A Collection of Essays on War and Peace is a compilation of essays written by George Cone Beckwith in 1845. The book delves into the topics of war and peace, exploring the causes and consequences of conflict, and advocating for non-violent solutions to disputes. The author draws upon historical events and personal experiences to argue that war is not only destructive but also unnecessary, and that peaceful resolution of conflicts is possible through diplomacy, negotiation, and compromise. The essays cover a wide range of subjects, including the morality of war, the role of religion in promoting peace, the impact of war on society and the environment, and the importance of education in fostering a culture of peace. The Book of Peace is a thought-provoking and insightful read that remains relevant today, as conflicts and violence continue to plague many parts of the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
There has been, since the time of the gifted Erasmus, a great deal of eloquent writing on Peace; and the following pages contain the best productions on the subject not only of past ages, but of our own. No theme has ever waked a purer or loftier inspiration ;and on no topic in the whole range of morals, theology, or general literature, can there be found finer specimens of taste and eloquence. We have also culled from a wide as well as luxuriant field; from the gardens of intellect and learning in both hemispheres, from some of the best writers in the last three centuries, from men of every faith, Protestant and Catholic, Orthodox and Unitarian, Episcopal, Baptist and Presbyterian. The subject is itself a sort of Delos, whither the best spirits of every party, creed and clime gather to blend in sweet and hallowed sympathy; and these pages exhibit a constellation of the peaceful pleiads pouring their mingled splendors on this common theme of religion, humanity and Christian patriotism. We have studied the utmost brevity possible, and have sometimes condensed quite a volume into a short essay, without the omission of any essential argument, illustration or fact. Some of these tracts are of necessity selections, yet give both the sentiments and language of their respective authors. We have only condensed for the sake of greater brevity, economy and force.
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