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_aChesterton, G. K. _q(Gilbert Keith), _d1874-1936 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Crimes of England |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-03-01 | ||
| 508 | _aEtext produced by Robert Shimmin, Caitlin and PG Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Crimes of England" by G. K. Chesterton is a collection of essays written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of the First World War, in 1916. This work critiques the political and moral failures of England, addressing its complex historical relationship with Germany and exploring the philosophical underpinnings of national identity and conflict. Through a unique blend of humor and serious criticism, Chesterton aims to lay bare the "crimes" committed by England against itself and other nations, particularly focusing on issues like imperialism, social injustice, and the influences of German thought. The opening of the book introduces the character of Professor Whirlwind, to whom Chesterton addresses a letter full of witty and pointed observations on the inaccuracies of German arguments and criticisms of England. He critiques various German justifications for wartime actions, while humorously highlighting how those justifications often contradict each other. Chesterton sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the historical "crimes" by recalling specific instances where England has erred in its alliances and actions, particularly regarding its handling of Germany. Through this discourse, he asserts the importance of understanding these failures to offer a more profound critique of England's moral and social landscape in the midst of global conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aWorld War, 1914-1918 | ||
| 653 | _aIrish question | ||
| 653 | _aGreat Britain -- Relations -- Germany | ||
| 653 | _aGermany -- Relations -- Great Britain | ||
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