George R. Kirkpatrick's "War--What For?" is a powerful exploration of the roots and consequences of war. Delving into the social, political, and historical factors that drive conflict, Kirkpatrick challenges readers to question the justifications for militarism. This seminal work examines the forces behind war, scrutinizing its impact on society and advocating for peace. A significant contribution to the discourse on war and society, this book offers critical insights into the ideologies that perpetuate conflict. ...
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George R. Kirkpatrick's "War--What For?" is a powerful exploration of the roots and consequences of war. Delving into the social, political, and historical factors that drive conflict, Kirkpatrick challenges readers to question the justifications for militarism. This seminal work examines the forces behind war, scrutinizing its impact on society and advocating for peace. A significant contribution to the discourse on war and society, this book offers critical insights into the ideologies that perpetuate conflict. Kirkpatrick's analysis resonates with anyone interested in understanding the complex interplay between war, socialism, and pacifism. A thought-provoking read for those seeking a deeper understanding of war's enduring impact on individuals and nations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of War-What for? to cart. $9.75, good condition, Sold by Gian Luigi Fine Books, Inc. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Albany, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1912 by Self Published.
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Good. 356p. A navy blue cloth hardcover book in good condition. Faint circular stain on front cover and light, spotty stains on the spine and foredge. Endpapers tanned; otherwise, text clean and binding tight. Kirkpatrick was a Socialist politician and anti-war activist in the early 1900s. This is his first book, in which he attacks militarism and its impact on the working class. Illustrated with black and white plates.
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Very Good in Not Issued jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Burgundy cloth, lettered in gilt. 8th edition: Feb. 1913. Rubbed joints, cloth with a few small spots on each cover. Text block edges typically dulled by age. Firm binding. 354 pp., illus.
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1914, published by the author
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1914
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English
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354p., front., illus. Eleventh edition. Dark red cloth boards, red pencil underlining on first page, spine slightly faded. First published in 1910.
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Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket 3rd edition. (War, Peace) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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VG+ in Not Issued jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Burgundy cloth, lettered in gilt. 8th edition: Feb. 1913. 354 pp., illus. Mild rubbing to joints and spine extremities, a few minor surface marks to cloth. Text block edges typically tanned. Publisher's insert accompanies.
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354p., front., illus., green cloth binding, titling in gilt, with some edge wear, toning boards and minor staining, previous owner's inscription dated in 1911, recent previous owner's name else good condition. Fifth edition. First published in 1910.
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