Publisher's Synopsis
Patriotism and Government is a collection of essays written by the famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy in 1900 and published in 1901. The book is a scathing critique of patriotism and the role of government in society. Tolstoy argues that patriotism, or the love of one's country, is a dangerous and misguided sentiment that leads people to blindly support their government's actions, even when those actions are immoral or unjust. He also argues that government itself is inherently corrupt and oppressive, and that individuals should reject it in favor of a more anarchic and decentralized form of society. Throughout the book, Tolstoy draws on his own experiences as a soldier and his observations of the political and social climate of Russia to support his arguments. Despite its controversial and radical ideas, Patriotism and Government remains a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to inspire readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
