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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an impassioned exploration of the enduring threat of war, written in the immediate aftermath of the First World War. The author, keenly aware of the horrors inflicted upon humanity, seeks to understand the causes of war and to devise a solution for preventing future conflict. In analyzing the prevailing views on the subject, the author examines the simplistic arguments of pacifists who see war as the product of human wickedness, as well as the more nuanced explanations offered by economic determinists and those who ascribe conflict to the inherent pugnacity of human nature. He also explores the complex relationship between patriotism, national pride, and the dangerous desire for power. Ultimately, the author contends that the root cause of war lies in the fear of aggression, a fear that is fueled by a confluence of factors including nationalism, economic competition, and the ever-increasing potential for destruction afforded by scientific advancements. This compelling work offers a chilling analysis of the forces that drive nations to war, and a desperate plea for a solution to avert future global catastrophe. 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 9781331417378_0
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Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Janus: The Conquest of War: A Psychological InquiryOn a lovely morning in the year 1915, I walk through a lane rich with the touching beauties of an English spring. I approach a sombre grey stone building. Its. N° de réf. du vendeur 2147857521
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