Thoughts on the War offers calm, thoughtful analysis of how nations and individuals should think about war and peace. This collection explores how true excellence is pursued by staying true to a nation’s own ideal, rather than chasing rivalries. It asks readers to consider duty, virtue, and the meaning of peace beyond simple victory.
In measured prose, the work examines the dangers of national pride, the idea of being “a gentleman” in leadership, and how war can reveal both strength and weakness. It argues for discipline, sacrifice, and a shared sense of purpose that can unite a society without losing its humanity. The book uses historical and moral reflection to suggest how peace might be made finer and more humane through experience of conflict.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a series of essays from 1914, when the world was on the brink of one of the most cataclysmic events of the 20th Century. The author examines war and its impact on the human psyche as he grapples with the unfolding tragedy. He ponders the choices facing Britain and its allies, even as he warns that war will test the soul of the nation. Mixing intellect and emotion, the author brings into sharp personal focus the huge events and issues of the time. The collection offers rare insight into the motivations of a people who went to war with a clear conscience and an abiding faith in justice. 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 9781330762059_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330762059
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330762059
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25847213/1
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