"Where Iron Is, There Is the Fatherland!": A Note On the Relation of Privilege and Monopoly to War

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Published in 1917, during the early days of World War I, this book explores the relationship between war, privilege, and monopoly. The author argues that wars are often caused by the efforts of privileged elites to protect their economic interests, and that monopolies play a key role in this process. He calls for a more democratic and equal society as a way to prevent future wars and promote peace.