Category: 19th Century European History

Bertha von Suttner’s Lay Down Your Arms is a groundbreaking anti-war novel that challenges the glorification of war and militarism. Written in 1889, the novel is a poignant call for peace, reflecting the author’s deep commitment to pacifism and disarmament. Through the life of Martha Althaus, von Suttner exposes the devastating human costs of war…