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"Bethink Yourselves!"
Paperback
General Political ScienceNaval History
ISBN13: 9781023173155
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 44
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.09 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Leo Tolstoi's powerful anti-war essay, Bethink Yourselves, offers a searing critique of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). Written during the conflict, this potent political essay challenges the justifications for war and exposes its devastating consequences. Tolstoi, renowned for War and Peace, brings his moral authority to bear on the historical events unfolding in Russia and across the globe.
This thought-provoking work delves into the political and military dimensions of the war, examining the motivations of leaders and the suffering of ordinary people. Tolstoi's impassioned plea urges readers to question the narratives of power and to consider the ethical implications of violence. A crucial historical document, Bethink Yourselves provides valuable insight into Russian history and offers a timeless message about peace and human conscience, relevant to understanding conflict in any era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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