Discourses On War

By William Ellery Channing and Edwin D. Mead

Book Overview

Discourses On War is a collection of essays written by William Ellery Channing, an American Unitarian minister and writer, in the early 19th century. The book contains a series of lectures and speeches given by Channing on the subject of war and its impact on society. Channing argues that war is a destructive force that undermines the moral and social fabric of a community, and that it should be avoided at all costs. He also critiques the justifications for war put forth by politicians and military leaders, and emphasizes the importance of peaceful conflict resolution and diplomacy. Throughout the book, Channing draws on his religious and philosophical beliefs to make a powerful case against the violence and devastation of war. Discourses On War is a thought-provoking and insightful work that continues to be relevant in today's world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163098264
• ISBN13: 9781163098264
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"