Facing the fractures of a world at war, this collection speaks to rights, democracy, and the price of peace.
In Through Darkness to Dawn, a clear-eyed voice weighs the causes and costs of World War I and argues that defending liberty means defending the rights of all humankind. It tracks the shift from neutrality to active participation, and frames a postwar hope based on democracy, world harmony, and a new map of nations governed by the will of their peoples.
Centered on a pledge to make the world safe for democracy, the pages connect wartime choices to long‑term aims: universal rights, peaceful cooperation, and a League of Nations‑like vision where no nation trades populations as if they were cattle. The book blends historical observation with a call for moral courage and constructive action in the face of great peril.
Ideal for readers who want a historically grounded perspective on liberty, democracy, and the quest for lasting peace.
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Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) was the 28th president of the United States. He was the author of "Congressional Government; Division and Reunion, 1829-1889; George Washington"; and "A History of the American People".
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the complexity and horror of World War I, arguing that it is the worst war in history. The author provides a detailed historical account of the war's origins and events, focusing on the role of Germany and its emperor, Kaiser Wilhelm II. The book also explores the war's broader impact on society and culture, examining the rise of nationalism, the decline of monarchies, and the emergence of new political ideologies. Ultimately, the author argues that the war was a turning point in world history, leading to the end of the old order and the birth of a new era of democracy and international cooperation. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330827314_0
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