Patriotism And Government (1901) - Paperback

by Leo Tolstoy (Author), Aylmer Maude (Translator)

Patriotism and Government is a collection of essays written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy in 1900-1901. The book is a scathing critique of patriotism, nationalism, and the role of government in society. Tolstoy argues that patriotism is a dangerous and irrational sentiment that leads to war, violence, and oppression. He believes that true morality and human well-being can only be achieved through the rejection of patriotism and the establishment of a society based on love, compassion, and non-violence.In the book, Tolstoy also criticizes the role of government in society, arguing that it is inherently corrupt and oppressive. He contends that the state exists to serve the interests of the ruling class and perpetuate their power, rather than to promote the well-being of the people. Tolstoy advocates for the abolition of the state and the establishment of a decentralized, self-governing society based on mutual aid and voluntary cooperation.Patriotism and Government is a powerful and thought-provoking work that challenges many of the fundamental beliefs and assumptions of modern society. Tolstoy's insights into the nature of patriotism, nationalism, and government remain relevant today and continue to inspire critical thinking and social change.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.