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The Resource Conscience : two soldiers, two pacifists, one family : a test of will and faith in World War I, Louisa Thomas

Conscience : two soldiers, two pacifists, one family : a test of will and faith in World War I, Louisa Thomas

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Norman Thomas and his brothers' upbringing prepared them for a life of service--but their calls to conscience threatened to tear them apart. Conscience is Louisa Thomas's account of the remarkable Thomas brothers in a time of trial, exploring the difficult decisions the four brothers faced with the advent of World War I. Sons of a Presbyterian minister and grandsons of missionaries, they shared a rigorous moral upbringing, a Princeton education, and a faith in the era's spirit of hope. Ralph enlisted right away, heeding President Wilson's call. Arthur, the youngest, was less certain about the righteousness of the cause but sensitive to his obligation as a citizen. Evan became a conscientious objector; when the truce was signed in 1918, he was in solitary confinement. Norman left his ministry in the tenements of East Harlem, New York, and began the course he would follow for the rest of his life, fighting for civil liberties and social justice, and against violence as a method of change.--From publisher description
Language
eng
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Publication
Extent
xiv, 320 pages
Contents
  • Fervent wrestling prayers
  • Preacher of the word
  • The world's honors
  • The fate of the universe
  • Sympathy for the unmarried
  • A land of brotherhood and justice
  • The promise of American life
  • Long wars will occur
  • Which way shall it be?
  • Courage of the highest type
  • Muddle headed
  • What then shall America do?
  • Let every man be faithful
  • A caged and cautious liberalism
  • A democratic right
  • Courage of convictions
  • Into the fracas
  • Treason's twilight zone
  • Mean what you say
  • The sandiest of foundations
  • To carry your watch
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9781594202940
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Conscience : two soldiers, two pacifists, one family : a test of will and faith in World War I
Title
Conscience
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two soldiers, two pacifists, one family : a test of will and faith in World War I
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Louisa Thomas
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Language
eng
Summary
Norman Thomas and his brothers' upbringing prepared them for a life of service--but their calls to conscience threatened to tear them apart. Conscience is Louisa Thomas's account of the remarkable Thomas brothers in a time of trial, exploring the difficult decisions the four brothers faced with the advent of World War I. Sons of a Presbyterian minister and grandsons of missionaries, they shared a rigorous moral upbringing, a Princeton education, and a faith in the era's spirit of hope. Ralph enlisted right away, heeding President Wilson's call. Arthur, the youngest, was less certain about the righteousness of the cause but sensitive to his obligation as a citizen. Evan became a conscientious objector; when the truce was signed in 1918, he was in solitary confinement. Norman left his ministry in the tenements of East Harlem, New York, and began the course he would follow for the rest of his life, fighting for civil liberties and social justice, and against violence as a method of change.--From publisher description
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contains biographical information
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393296
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Thomas, Louisa
Dewey number
940.3/162092273
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
LC call number
D524
LC item number
.T53 2011
Literary form
non fiction
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bibliography
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  • World War, 1914-1918
  • World War, 1914-1918
  • World War, 1914-1918
  • Brothers
  • Soldiers
  • Conscientious objectors
  • Thomas family
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adult
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two soldiers, two pacifists, one family : a test of will and faith in World War I
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Conscience : two soldiers, two pacifists, one family : a test of will and faith in World War I, Louisa Thomas
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Publication
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [301]-306) and index
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Contents
Fervent wrestling prayers -- Preacher of the word -- The world's honors -- The fate of the universe -- Sympathy for the unmarried -- A land of brotherhood and justice -- The promise of American life -- Long wars will occur -- Which way shall it be? -- Courage of the highest type -- Muddle headed -- What then shall America do? -- Let every man be faithful -- A caged and cautious liberalism -- A democratic right -- Courage of convictions -- Into the fracas -- Treason's twilight zone -- Mean what you say -- The sandiest of foundations -- To carry your watch
Dimensions
24 cm
Extent
xiv, 320 pages
Isbn
9781594202940
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(hbk.)
Lccn
2010047855
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unmediated
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rdamedia
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  • n
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illustrations
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  • 682892647
  • (OCoLC)682892647
Label
Conscience : two soldiers, two pacifists, one family : a test of will and faith in World War I, Louisa Thomas
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages [301]-306) and index
Carrier category
volume
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  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Fervent wrestling prayers -- Preacher of the word -- The world's honors -- The fate of the universe -- Sympathy for the unmarried -- A land of brotherhood and justice -- The promise of American life -- Long wars will occur -- Which way shall it be? -- Courage of the highest type -- Muddle headed -- What then shall America do? -- Let every man be faithful -- A caged and cautious liberalism -- A democratic right -- Courage of convictions -- Into the fracas -- Treason's twilight zone -- Mean what you say -- The sandiest of foundations -- To carry your watch
Dimensions
24 cm
Extent
xiv, 320 pages
Isbn
9781594202940
Isbn Type
(hbk.)
Lccn
2010047855
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
  • 682892647
  • (OCoLC)682892647

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