The Overthrow of the War System (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Jane Addams

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483770043 ISBN 13: 9780483770041

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The Overthrow of the War System offers a clear, accessible look at how militarism harms nations and how concerted peace efforts can shift history.

This edition presents Jane Addams’s thoughtful critique of war’s place in modern life and its alternatives for a more just world.

In these pages, readers explore how cooperation, dialogue, and international institutions have begun to curb conflict. The author connects ideas from history, politics, and ethics to explain why peace is possible and why it matters.

• Why national myths and race theories can fuel conflict—and how they can be rethought.
• The shaping power of international bodies and peace conferences in reducing war.
• How global interdependence changes the logic of national action and trade.
• What it means to view peace as a practical, collective project rather than a distant ideal.

Ideal for readers of history, social reform, and peace studies seeking a thoughtful, historically grounded argument for ending war and building justice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483770043
• ISBN 13: 9780483770041
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 159