Butler, Smedley Darlington
War is a Racket: The AntiwarClassic by America's MostDecorated Soldier
- ISBN 13:
- 9781510704275
- author:
- Butler, Smedley Darlington
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sky Pony Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 17.53 x 12.45 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Military History, United States,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
US Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler was a decorated soldier with a storied career, but perhaps his most significant act was revealing the true beneficiaries of war. In his influential speech, "War Is a Racket," Butler exposed the commercial interests that profit from conflict. This seminal work, first delivered on a US tour and later published in 1935, remains a powerful commentary on the nature of war and its impact on society. Today, Butler's words continue to resonate, offering a searing critique of the systems that drive war and profit from it. The introduction by Jesse Ventura provides context for Butler's original writings, while the new foreword by David Talbot and afterword by Cindy Sheehan add fresh perspectives on the relevance of Butler's ideas. This thought-provoking book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of war and its effects on the world.
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