Sinopsis
Why War explains how money, power, and policy drive conflict—and how democratic reforms can curb it.
This book argues that twentieth‑century wars grow from economic forces and privileged interests. It links the rise of finance, monopolies, and imperial aims to wars that hurt ordinary people, and it calls for broad democratic change to prevent future bloodshed. A clear account of how policy choices, taxation, and foreign investments shape international tension, with a practical, reform‑minded path to peace.
Readers will gain a perspective on the long history of how finance and privilege influence diplomacy, defense, and global events. The work frames war in terms of economics and governance, not just armies, and it outlines ways democracy can reduce the leverage of special interests on foreign policy.
- How finance and privilege have historically shaped international conflicts
- Connections between taxation, militarism, and public policy
- Arguments for democratic reforms in diplomacy and foreign affairs
- A vision of disarmament and peaceful dispute resolution grounded in economic justice
Ideal for readers curious about the links between economics, politics, and peace, and for anyone seeking a framework to evaluate current foreign policy through the lens of democratic reform.
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Modern war is the result of a combination of explosives much as a thunder-storm is the result of a combination of unusual atmospheric conditions. The spark may be ignited in Berlin, Petrograd, Vienna, or London, but the explosive combination is likely to be found in obscure portions of the world.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from Why War
Modern war is the result of a combination of explosives much as a thunder-storm is the result of a combination of unusual atmospheric conditions. The spark may be ignited in Berlin, Petrograd, Vienna, or London, but the explosive combination is likely to be found in obscure portions of the world.
The cause of the present European war is not to be discovered in the White Book, the Yellow Book, or the Orange Book; the war did not originate in the capitals of Europe, even though the first overt acts were there committed. The war is not the result of patriotic uprisings on the part of the people, of the overcrowding of population, of any social unrest at home, or a national desire for overseas markets. The war is not the personal war of any ruler as were the wars of Frederick the Great or Napoleon, as were the ware of Bismarck fifty years ago. In its final causes it is not a war of aggression or defense, as were the recent wars of Germany, Austria, Italy, and France. When the history of the war is finally written these forces will be found to be of secondary importance.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book meticulously explores the root causes of conflict and endless wars of the past, claiming that wars today are a result of the influence of financiers and concession seekers. The author argues that private interests, fueled by the search for profits, have drawn many countries into distant lands, creating conflict with other nations. Diplomatic efforts have been sidelined as these private groups align with foreign ministries, leading to diplomatic controversies and ultimately war. The book incorporates the author's analysis of British penetration into Egypt and Africa, French aggressions in Algeria, Tunis, and Morocco, the partition of Persia by Russia and England, German relations with Turkey, and the struggle for the Bagdad Railway as evidence of his perspective. The author contends that the same forces that drew Europe into conflict are now present in the United States. He cautions that while war might seem distant, the dangers are real and must be anticipated and defended against. This well-researched and thoroughly documented book offers a compelling perspective on the role of private interests in fostering war and provides valuable insights into the importance of safeguarding against these influences. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330802496_0
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