The Menace Of Peace (1917)

The Menace of Peace, written by George Davis Herron and published in 1917, is a political treatise that argues against the idea of peace as a desirable end in itself. The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the argument against peace. In Part I, Herron examines the historical context of the idea of peace, tracing its origins to the Enlightenment and the rise of the modern nation-state. He argues that the idea of peace has become a fetish in modern society, obscuring the reality of violence and oppression that underlies it. In Part II, Herron turns to the contemporary political situation, arguing that the pursuit of peace has become a tool of the ruling class to maintain their power and privilege. He critiques the pacifist movement, arguing that it is naive and ineffective in the face of systemic violence and oppression. In Part III, Herron offers an alternative vision of politics that is grounded in the idea of struggle rather than peace. He argues for a politics of solidarity and resistance, in which oppressed peoples unite to overthrow their oppressors and create a new society based on justice and equality. Throughout the book, Herron draws on a range of philosophical and political sources, including Nietzsche, Marx, and Kropotkin, to develop his argument against peace. The Menace of Peace is a provocative and challenging work that offers a radical critique of modern politics and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.