02411cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000510012824500270017926400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250802160042352012970063953400450193665300350198165300380201685600430205417158UtSlPG20260610133412.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a15001770 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aCourtney, W. L.q(William Leonard),d1850-192810aArmageddon—And After 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2005-11-26 aProduced by Irma Spehar, Christine D and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) a"Armageddon—And After" by W. L. Courtney is a socio-political treatise written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. The book reflects on the catastrophic impacts of the war and advocates for a new vision of international relations, one that is founded on idealism, reform, and a rejection of militaristic power. Courtney aims to galvanize the younger generation to challenge outdated, ineffective systems of governance and to envision a more just society that prioritizes ethical principles over brute force. The opening of the text presents the author’s dedication to the "young idealists" who will shape the future in the wake of the Great War. He articulates a vision of post-war Europe and emphasizes the need for reform to avoid the repetitions of past mistakes that led to such widespread devastation. The discourse traverses topics such as military power, nationalism, and the moral responsibilities of nations, portraying a steadfast belief that constructive change is essential for a lasting peace. Overall, the introductory portion sets the stage for a call to action, encouraging readers to engage with the pressing issues of their time through a lens of youthful optimism and reformist zeal. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Causes aEurope -- Politics and government40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17158