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_aKirkpatrick, George R. _q(George Ross), _d1867-1937 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aWar—What For? |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2018-11-10 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"War—What For?" by George R. Kirkpatrick is a socialist political pamphlet written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the concept of war from a working-class perspective, arguing that it primarily serves the interests of the capitalist class while leading to the suffering and death of the working class. Kirkpatrick aims to awaken class consciousness among wage earners, urging them to recognize their common struggles and unite against their oppressors. At the start of the book, Kirkpatrick addresses the working class directly, emphasizing their shared brotherhood and urging them to reject the notion of fighting against their own kind under the manipulation of the capitalist class. He paints war as a sham set in motion by the ruling elite, who gain wealth and power by enlisting the working class to fight their battles. By breaking down societal roles and pressure, he aims to enlighten the labor force about the true costs of war—both in blood and in economic terms—while prompting them to demand justice and social reform. The opening sets the stage for a critical examination of militarism and class struggle, highlighting the need for solidarity among workers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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