The American Peace Crusade

By Merle Eugene Curti

"The American Peace Crusade, 1815-1860" provides a definitive historical account of the early organized peace movement in the United States. Covering the pivotal years from the end of the War of 1812 to the eve of the Civil War, this study explores the ideological origins and institutional growth of pacifism within the American context. Merle Eugene Curti examines how various peace societies and influential reformers sought to replace the custom of war with international arbitration and moral diplomacy.

The work details the activities of prominent peace advocates and the intellectual development of their arguments, while also situating the movement within the broader landscape of antebellum social reform. By analyzing contemporary literature, public lectures, and organizational records, the text illustrates the crusade's successes and its struggles against a backdrop of national expansionism and rising domestic tensions. "The American Peace Crusade, 1815-1860" serves as a vital scholarly resource for understanding the roots of anti-war sentiment and the long-standing American tradition of seeking peaceful solutions to global conflict.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025274059
• ISBN13: 9781025274058
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"