The Significance of the Great War (Classic Reprint): A Speech Before the Victorian Club of Boston, on 8th October, 1914 - Couverture souple

Cram, Ralph Adams

 
9781331363477: The Significance of the Great War (Classic Reprint): A Speech Before the Victorian Club of Boston, on 8th October, 1914

Synopsis

This book delves into the significance of the Great War, examining its causes and consequences through the lens of diplomacy, politics, economics, and culture. The author argues that the war was not merely a military conflict, but a battle between civilization and barbarism. The book traces the rise of Prussia and its pursuit of Pan-Germanism, which culminated in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the outbreak of war. The author highlights the role of materialism, secularism, and the denial of morality in fueling the conflict. The war is depicted as a clash between the forces of darkness and the forces of light, with Belgium and Great Britain representing the latter. The author explores the devastating impact of the war, including its atrocities, destruction, and loss of life. He suggests that the war revealed the true nature of the enemy and that the Allies were not fighting for selfish reasons, but for the preservation of civilization. The book concludes with a vision of a new Europe after the war, one based on racial and religious autonomy, reduced armaments, and international agreements to prevent future conflicts. The author emphasizes the need for a return to Christian morals and the restoration of religion as a guiding force in human life. This book provides a thought-provoking analysis of the Great War, its origins, and its profound implications for the future of Europe and the world.

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