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"Bethink yourselves!".
Political Extremism and Radicalism: Global Communist and Socialist Movements Available online
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Tolstoy, Leo.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- War--Moral and ethical aspects.
- War.
- Pacifism.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (32 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- La Vergne : True Sign Publishing House, 2023.
- Summary:
- Leo Tolstoy's 'Bethink Yourselves!' is a powerful critique of war and its devastating effects on humanity. The book explores the senselessness and brutality of conflict, focusing on the Russo-Japanese War as a case study. Tolstoy condemns the hypocrisy of so-called enlightened men who support war despite being aware of its futility and cruelty. He highlights the moral contradictions of leaders and intellectuals who incite violence while professing peace and brotherhood. The book serves as a passionate plea for individuals and societies to awaken to the horrors of war and reject its glorification. Written for a broad audience, Tolstoy's work challenges readers to reconsider their acceptance of war and encourages a reevaluation of societal values that perpetuate violence. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Intro
- "BETHINK YOURSELVES!"
- I
- II
- III
- IV
- V
- VI
- VII
- VIII
- IX
- X
- XI
- XII.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Tolstoy, Leo "Bethink yourselves!"
- ISBN:
- 9789354627941
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