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Lay Down Your Arms: The Autobiography Of Martha Von Tilling

Lay Down Your Arms: The Autobiography Of Martha Von Tilling

Bertha Von Suttner

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 9354173047
ISBN13: 9789354173042
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Oct 7 2020
Pages: 450
Weight: 1.82
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A voice of conscience in a violent age, Lay Down Your Arms is the compelling pacifist autobiography that helped ignite a movement. Through the eyes of Martha von Tilling, Bertha von Suttner draws readers into the heart of 19th-century Europe, revealing the personal cost of war and the unwavering courage of those who defy it. This historical memoir, shaped by Suttner's own experience among the Austrian nobility and her Tolstoyan convictions, offers a rare and intimate portrait of peace activism's earliest days. Grief, hope, and defiance live on every page. The message is urgent. A landmark of classic literature and feminist writing, this anti-war narrative resonates with contemporary readers and students of peace studies alike. Suttner's chronicle of Martha's journey from privilege to passionate advocacy stands as a testament to the transformative power of conviction, inspiring generations to challenge violence and embrace empathy. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Lay Down Your Arms remains essential reading for those drawn to historical biographies, the roots of peace activism, and the enduring struggle for a more just world.

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