Selected Articles on World Peace, Including International Arbitration and Disarmament (Classic Reprint)

World Peace and Arbitration: Selected Early 20th-Century Writings

A curated collection of articles and debates on international arbitration, disarmament, and the world court. Written to illuminate how law might replace force in settling disputes.

Compiled by Mary Katharine Reely, this volume gathers both affirmative and negative views from the early 1900s. It explores how treaties, courts, and public opinion could shape a more peaceful world, while examining the limits and challenges of disarmament and international law. The book presents practical, era-specific arguments about why peace is desirable, and what would be required to achieve it.

Readers will encounter a mix of perspectives, historical context, and thoughtful analysis that sheds light on the birth of modern debates about world peace and arbitration.

• Foundational discussions on replacing war with international law and arbitration
• Insights into the Hague system, international courts, and peace treaties
• Arguments for and against disarmament, with practical cautions
• Historical case studies and projections about the future of global governance

Ideal for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the roots of international peace efforts and the debates that shaped early 20th‑century diplomacy.