Our National Defense: The Patriotism of Peace by George Hebard Maxwell
"Our National Defense: The Patriotism of Peace" by George Hebard Maxwell is a comprehensive treatise on national defense and peace advocacy written in the early 20th century. The work critiques traditional militaristic approaches and proposes an innovative system of defense that emphasizes peace and civilian-led initiatives instead of relying solely on military strength. The core argument revolves around the idea that the United States can achieve lasting peace not by expanding itsmilitary but through community engagement and constructive projects that benefit society at large. The opening of the book outlines the need for a paradigm shift in how the U.S. approaches national security and peace. Maxwell posits that the nation is precariously positioned between potential internal and external conflicts, driven by apathy and ignorance about true defense needs. He calls for a nationwide educational campaign to arm the populace with facts that highlight alternative methods of ensuring safety without the burden of militarism. The discussion introduces the notion of a National Construction Reserve, a civilian force that can be mobilized for both national development and military defense, ultimately framing preparedness for peace as an active societal endeavor rather than a reactive military posture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Maxwell, George Hebard, 1860-1946 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 15007055 |
| Title | Our National Defense: The Patriotism of Peace |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Bryan Ness, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation |
| Subject | United States -- Defenses |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38288 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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