
A passionate appeal to the generation that will inherit the post‑war world, this work opens with a fervent dedication to youthful idealists ready to challenge the old guard. Its author argues that the end of the great conflict will bring a restless period of anxiety, during which the accustomed dominance of military and diplomatic elites must give way to fresh, humane ideas. He warns that the gratitude owed to victorious commanders should not become an excuse for preserving exhausted, bankrupt systems.
The first chapter sets the stage for a bold re‑imagining of Europe, insisting that traditional power politics have proven disastrous and must be replaced by a new legal and moral order. Drawing on contemporary debates, the writer encourages readers to envision a future built on right, not might, and to champion a spirituality that values human dignity over material greed. The tone is both urgent and hopeful, inviting listeners to join a conversation that still resonates with today’s quest for lasting peace.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (115K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Irma Spehar, Christine D and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2005-11-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1928
A Victorian critic, editor, and man of letters, he helped shape literary conversation in Britain through essays, reviews, and journalism. His career moved between the academy and the press, giving his writing both scholarly range and a lively public voice.
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