American Liberty Enlightening the World: Moral Basis of a League for Peace (1920) - Hardcover

American Liberty Enlightening The World: Moral Basis Of A League For Peace is a book written by Henry Churchill Semple and published in 1920. The book is a treatise on the moral foundations of a league for peace, and it argues that the United States has a unique role to play in promoting peace and democracy around the world. The book draws heavily on the symbolism of the Statue of Liberty, which was a gift from France to the United States in 1886. Semple argues that the statue represents the ideals of freedom, democracy, and justice, and that the United States has a responsibility to uphold these values on the world stage. Semple also discusses the League of Nations, which was established after World War I as an international organization dedicated to promoting peace and cooperation among nations. He argues that the League of Nations should be based on moral principles, rather than purely practical considerations, and that the United States should take a leading role in shaping its policies. Throughout the book, Semple emphasizes the importance of moral leadership in international affairs, and he argues that the United States has a special obligation to promote peace and democracy around the world. He also discusses the challenges facing the world in the aftermath of World War I, including the rise of totalitarianism and the threat of another global conflict. Overall, American Liberty Enlightening The World: Moral Basis Of A League For Peace is a thought-provoking exploration of the moral foundations of international relations. It offers a compelling vision of the role that the United States can play in promoting peace and democracy, and it remains relevant today as the world continues to grapple with the challenges of global conflict and cooperation.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.