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Erasmus Against War

Erasmus Against War

Desiderius Erasmus

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9789354842009
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A poised, humane voice meets a brisk, modern rhythm: Erasmus Against War invites you to rethink power, peace, and the humanist project with fresh clarity.This carefully curated edition reframes Erasmus’s late medieval-into-early modern critique as both a persuasive essay collection and a window into Renaissance Europe. Its themes-pacifist warfare critique, christian ethics critique, and the politics of a humane commonwealth-speak directly to today’s researchers and students while remaining accessible to casual readers. The book blends lucid argument with subtle irony, revealing how Erasmus navigated religious reform, social responsibility, and political thought in a shifting world. It is equally suited to classroom study and independent scholarship, offering thoughtful fodder for debates on Thomas More’s utopian ideals, humanist political thought, and the evolving ethics of war and peace.A note on significance: this is not merely a historical text but a bridge between past and present, illustrating how Renaissance Europe wrestled with questions still pressing in early modern Europe and beyond. For collectors and curious readers alike, the volume is a tangible link to a pivotal moment in intellectual history, enriched by attentive editorial care.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. This complete edition is illustrated to illuminate the ideas that shaped a era.

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