Originally published in 1915, this book is a thoughtful analysis of the political and philosophical underpinnings of the First World War. Hobhouse argues that the war was not an inevitable result of national rivalries or economic interests, but rather a failure of political leadership and moral imagination. He calls for a renewed focus on international cooperation and the cultivation of a spirit of peace. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.