The Great Illusion by Norman Angell
"The Great Illusion" by Norman Angell is a book first published in 1909. Angell argues that modern war between industrial nations is economically futile because conquest brings no real gain. He contends that international economic interdependence makes armed conflict irrational and self-defeating. The book became a bestseller, spawning study groups and influencing military leaders. Yet World War I erupted just years later, leading many to dismiss Angell's ideas—though scholars later recognized the
work as foundational to understanding international relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Angell, Norman, 1874-1967 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Great Illusion A Study of the Relation of Military Power to National Advantage |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Illusion |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JX: Political science: International law |
| Subject | War |
| Subject | Disarmament |
| Subject | Imperialism |
| Subject | War, Cost of |
| Subject | Commercial policy |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38535 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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