The Substance of a Letter Addressed to a Clergyman of the Established Church, on the Subject of War (1827)

""The Substance of a Letter: Addressed to a Clergyman of the Established Church, on the Subject of War"" is a book written by John Clarkson and published in 1827. The book is a letter written by Clarkson to a clergyman of the Church of England, in which he argues against the morality and necessity of war. Clarkson presents a pacifist perspective, arguing that war is not only morally wrong, but also counterproductive and harmful to society. He critiques the justifications for war, including self-defense and national honor, and argues that peaceful and diplomatic solutions should always be sought instead. The book is a product of its time, written in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars and during a period of great political and social upheaval in Europe. It reflects the growing movement for peace and disarmament in the early 19th century, and the influence of Quakerism and other pacifist traditions on British society. Overall, ""The Substance of a Letter"" is a thought-provoking and challenging work that raises important questions about the ethics and politics of war. It remains relevant today as a critique of militarism and a call for peaceful solutions to conflict.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.