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A History of the American Peace Movement from Colonial Times to the Present - 9780773450929

Un libro in lingua di Howlett Charles F. Robbie Lieberman edito da Edwin Mellen Pr, 2008

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The peace movement may be said to go back to the bible. "Blessed are the peacemakers," is one of Jesus beatitudes. But those who believe in peace when most of a nation is set on war face opposition, incarceration and even death. Howlett (education, Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY) and Lieberman (history, Southern Illinois University) relate the attempts in America to establish peace. Starting with the Iroquois Nation, they chronicle first the determination of early European settlers, like William Penn, to coexist with Native Americans. During the Revolution, Quaker opposition to the war caused them to be classed with Tories and their property confiscated. Every America war had those who worked for peace. The authors discuss individuals and groups, some of which still exist. They place particular emphasis on the success of the anti-war movement of the 1960's. Those committed to the peace movement today will be both inspired and educated by this work. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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