Publisher's Synopsis
War What For? is a non-fiction book written by George R. Kirkpatrick. The book explores the concept of war and its various impacts on society. It delves into the reasons behind wars and questions whether they are necessary or simply a result of human greed and power struggles. Kirkpatrick also examines the effects of war on individuals, families, and communities, highlighting the physical, emotional, and psychological toll that it takes on people. The book provides a historical perspective on war, analyzing some of the most significant conflicts in human history and their aftermath. The author offers his own insights and opinions on the subject, drawing on his personal experiences as a soldier and his extensive research on the topic. War What For? is a thought-provoking and informative read that challenges readers to rethink their views on war and its place in society.1910. Kirkpatrick writes in the preface: This book is written to help instruct and rouse the working class; and if in some small measure this unpretentious book carries light to the brains of my younger brothers on the big steel battleships, in the barren gloomy barracks, and to my abused and cheated brother (and sisters) in the mills and mines and on the farms-and thus helps stir my class to a consciousness of their class and thus helps advance the demand for justice and the demand for a reconstructed, socialized society, my reward will seem abundant.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.