Prosser, William A.

Militarism: A Philosophic Explanation and a Patriotic Protest

Pittsburgh: United Peoples Church, [1917]. An anti-war treatise written by the Christian socialist minister of the United Peoples Church in Pittsburgh just before the U.S. entered the war in April 1917. Prosser discusses the spiritual, biologic and financial costs of war before describing its cause (corporate capitalism) and its cure (socialism).

Stapled, illustrated wrappers (7 ½” x 5 ¼”), 46 p. Light wear to wrappers, a few instances of chipping to edges. An uncommon title. Just over a dozen copies in WorldCat. Item #13254

Price: $85.00