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Through Darkness to Dawn (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

William North Rice

 
9781330827314: Through Darkness to Dawn (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

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.

  • Explore why neutrality gave way to defending the rights of mankind.
  • Understand the argument for world freedom and world peace as interlinked goals.
  • See reflections on how postwar borders, nations, and governance should respect popular will.
  • Learn how education and diplomacy are viewed as tools to prevent future conflicts.

Ideal for readers who want a historically grounded perspective on liberty, democracy, and the quest for lasting peace.

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About the Author

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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