War and the Liberal Conscience : The George Macaulay Trevelyan Lectures in the University of Cambridge, 1977

Howard, Michael

ISBN 10: 0851171516 / ISBN 13: 9780851171517

Published by Temple Smith, London, 1978

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Synopsis:

It is said that war is rooted in the vested interests of the ruling class, but haven't democracies proved to be just as bellicose as other states? It is believed that political disputes should be settled by civilized negotiations, but what if the adversary is not, by accepted standards, "civilized"? Should states steer clear of other states' internal conflicts, or should they help liberate oppressed peoples? Which is the better option: appeasement or launching a war to end another?

These questions reflect the complex issues that lie at the heart of the liberal conscience. In his timely book, Michael Howard recounts the centuries-long struggle by liberals to understand the causes of war and prevent its occurrence. From the days of Erasmus to American protestors who hoped to bring an end to the Vietnam war, Howard tracks liberals' shifting attitudes toward war and their attempts to wrestle with its problematic consequences. In conclusion, Howard finds that peacemaking is "a task which has to be tackled afresh every day of our lives."

About the Author:

Michael Howard OM, CH, CBE, MC was formerly Chichele Professor of the History of War and Regius Professor of Modern History at the University of Oxford.

Bibliographic Details

Title: War and the Liberal Conscience : The George ...
Publisher: Temple Smith, London
Publication Date: 1978
Binding: Hardback
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 1st Edition.