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100 1 _aSeton-Watson, R. W.
_q(Robert William),
_d1879-1951
245 1 4 _aThe War and Democracy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Lazar Liveanu and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The War and Democracy" by R.W. Seton-Watson, J. Dover Wilson, Arthur Greenwood, and Alfred E. Zimmern is a historical account written during the early 20th century amid the devastating backdrop of World War I. The book delves into the complex interplay between war and democratic ideals, focusing on how the ongoing conflict affects societies and governance across Europe. Through careful analysis, it explores the duties and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy during times of crisis, urging readers to understand the profound implications of the war on their political and social structures. The opening of the book establishes the harrowing context of World War I, emphasizing the urgent need for citizens to grapple with their roles and responsibilities in a rapidly changing world. It reflects on the collective responsibility of the British public and highlights the perceived failure of democratic governance to engage citizens in crucial foreign policy matters. The authors outline a threefold responsibility that citizens must address: understanding their current duties, reflecting on the reasons for the war, and contemplating the future and the principles guiding a just peace. In doing so, they aim to stimulate thought and discussion among their readership about the underlying issues and causes of the war, positioning democracy not merely as a form of government but as a vital spirit that drives the well-being of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918
653 _aNationalism -- Europe
653 _aEurope -- Politics and government -- 1871-1918
700 1 _aGreenwood, Arthur,
_d1880-1954
700 1 _aWilson, John Dover,
_d1881-1969
700 1 _aZimmern, Alfred,
_d1879-1957
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10668
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