The Great Illusion

The Great Illusion is a book written by Norman Angell in 1913. It is a study of the military power to national advantage. The book argues that war is futile and that the economic interdependence of nations makes it impossible for any country to benefit from military conquest. The author suggests that the belief in the military power to national advantage is a great illusion, and that it is a misconception that war can lead to economic gain or political power. Angell argues that the cost of war is too high, and that the economic and social consequences of war are devastating. He suggests that the only way to achieve lasting peace is through international cooperation and the establishment of a system of international law. The Great Illusion was a bestseller when it was first published, and it had a profound impact on the thinking of political leaders and intellectuals of the time. It is still considered a classic work on international relations and is widely studied today.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.