Pacifism in the United States: From the Colonial Era to the First World War

Hardback

Main Details

Title Pacifism in the United States: From the Colonial Era to the First World War
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter Brock
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:1018
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152
Category/GenreSocial and political philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780691649146
ClassificationsDewey:327.172
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 19 April 2016
Publication Country United States

Description

Called "a pioneer work of the first importance" by Staughton Lynd, this book traces the history of pacifism in America from colonial times to the start of World War I. The author describes how the immigrant peace sects-Quaker, Mennonite, and Dunker -faced the challenges of a hostile environment. The peace societies that sprang up after 1815 form th