Arthur Eyffinger "The stars of eternal truth and right"
Bertha von Suttner's campaigning for peace, social justice, and womanhood
Gedrukt boek
"Die Waffen nieder!" Three words established one woman's lasting repute worldwide. They bespoke of who Bertha von Suttner (1843-1914) was: intrepid and forthright. Bertha von Suttner - an Austrian novelist, radical pacifist, and the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize - was the type of woman the Belle Epoque needed to turn the destiny of womanhood around. She campaigned passionately against social injustice in whatever shape it presented itself, be this overt militarism, rigid conservatism, the oppression of women, or anti-Semitism. The Hague Peace Conferences of 1899 and 1907 were the undisputable highlights of Bertha's long career as an engaged peace activist. This book focuses on Bertha von Suttner's tenets and aspirations with regard to the emerging international tradition in The Hague. The book captures the gist of her views and ideals by way of hundreds of citations gathered from her memoirs, diaries, and correspondence; the rich yield of her unstoppable scholarly, literary, and journalistic endeavors.