Europe at the parting of the ways: war or peace? [antikvár]

BUDAPEST. KIADOK: LCGRADV TESTVEREK. tv. ÉVFOLYAM. ElAAicuii arakf Ecy böniprt 4 peneA. n»-tytdívenktDl lO prnirA BO fllUr. Ecr» dásriiim r pesti Hírlap Bterke»(^»C: Pllmo« c<á>tír.ut 7B. Teictoo-Aul. 122-95. Tc>. mtnt a (lerkeittA T»? "j' 352^^'a'nö kok Jeert^kít az ipróhlr •Jeléfpk «lén hozni luV TO THE HEADER. You who read what follows are a cell of that vast universal brain of Man that thinks — one sensitive fibre of that nervous system with which Man feels. You cannot remain indifferent to the factthatthe inhabitants of wide European territories, peoples who but yesterday were free, cultured and prosperous, have, through the folly of statesmen and diplomatists, been reduced to misery, servitude, and boundless suffering. You cannot shut your eyes to the reality, that the ever-increasing despair in the souls of millions has endangered the peace of the world, even that of yourself and of your family. Do you not think that you would fulfil a duty to humanity by consenting to dig deeply into the subject dealt with in this book? If you do think so, read it and reach your own independent conclusions as to the reliability of the data it contains and the reasonableness of its arguments. If, after reading it, you are not convinced that human intelligence and honour have appealed to you, throw it into your waste-paper basket, and forgive the author for having caused you the loss of even a single hour. But, if we should succeed in convincing you, assimilate the ideas which have been printed and spread them abroad. The sympathy of one's fellow-beings is a precious gift. You will find your recompense in the knowledge that you have done service to the cause of justice, peace and civilisation.