Militarism

By Karl Libeknecht

Book Overview

Militarism (1917) is a book written by Karl Liebknecht, a German socialist and anti-war activist during World War I. The book is a scathing critique of militarism, which Liebknecht defines as the glorification of war and the belief that military force is the most important tool for achieving political and economic goals. Liebknecht argues that militarism is a dangerous ideology that leads to war, destruction, and the oppression of the working class. He traces the roots of militarism back to the rise of capitalist imperialism, which he sees as a system of exploitation that relies on military force to maintain power and control over other nations. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores different aspects of militarism. Liebknecht discusses the role of the military in society, the impact of militarism on the economy, and the ways in which militarism is used to suppress dissent and maintain social order. He also examines the psychology of militarism, arguing that it is a form of collective madness that leads people to glorify war and ignore its horrific consequences. Throughout the book, Liebknecht advocates for a socialist revolution that would overthrow the capitalist system and replace militarism with a more peaceful and equitable society. He argues that only by rejecting militarism and embracing international solidarity can humanity hope to achieve lasting peace and prosperity. Overall, Militarism (1917) is a powerful and insightful critique of one of the most destructive ideologies in human history. Liebknecht's analysis remains relevant today, as militarism continues to play a significant role in global politics and the lives of millions of people around the 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: 1164061070
• ISBN13: 9781164061076
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"