England and the War by Sir Walter Alexander Raleigh

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Author Raleigh, Walter Alexander, Sir, 1861-1922
LoC No. 19002390
Title England and the War
Note Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Might is right -- The war of ideas -- The faith of England -- Some gains of the war -- The war and the press -- Shakespeare and England.
Credits Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Brett Koonce and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "England and the War" by Sir Walter Alexander Raleigh is a historical account published during the late 1910s, comprising a collection of essays and addresses that reflect on the nature and implications of World War I from an English perspective. The text touches upon various themes, including national identity, morality in warfare, and the contrasting characters of England and Germany amidst the global turmoil. The opening portion of the work delves into the author's preface, where he admits that his thoughts and lectures during the war have primarily revolved around the conflict itself. Raleigh discusses the difficulty of understanding the German psyche, suggesting that the war has exposed fundamental character differences between the English and the Germans. He argues that the war is not just a military clash but a battle of ideas, as each nation stands for distinct principles. Raleigh also emphasizes the importance of recognizing both nations' unique histories and suggests that England's fight is not solely for territorial integrity but for a moral purpose, while Germany embodies a dangerous doctrine he criticizes. This introductory segment sets the stage for a deeper analysis of the war's ideas and consequences, illustrating Raleigh's belief in the importance of understanding the ideological and ethical stakes of the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918
Category Text
EBook-No. 10159
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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