A clear, persuasive look at war, history, and peace from a 19th‑century voice you can trust. This edition collects Letters that challenge the justifications for war and offer a nuanced view of public opinion, national duty, and the moral consequences of conflict. Rich with historical context, it invites readers to consider how past decisions shape present attitudes toward aggression and diplomacy.
These pages frame a timeless debate: why nations go to war, how leaders influence public feelings, and what peace requires from both rulers and citizens. The argument blends personal correspondence with broader political analysis, urging readers to seek truth and exercise thoughtful judgment in moments of national crisis.
- Understand the historical questions that fuel debates over war and peace.
- See how public opinion can be shaped by how history is told.
- Explore how leaders’ choices and political power affect national ethics and policy.
- Consider the moral and practical implications of a peaceful, cooperative approach to international relations.
Ideal for readers of history, political thought, and reflective essays on war, diplomacy, and national identity.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a rereading of the origins of the French wars and the role played by Britain. It is argued that the received version of the wars, as a defensive action against a threat from Revolutionary France, is a historically false account. This book argues the opposite; that Britain provoked the conflict as a means of suppressing the spread of republican ideals. The author, a renowned economic journalist, uses a range of historical documents and sources to demonstrate how Britain's leaders deliberately and systematically orchestrated a campaign of fear and propaganda to turn public opinion against France. The book challenges long-held assumptions about the wars, and questions the role that Britain has played in international conflicts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330583883_0
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