The Great War and the Origins of Humanitarianism, 1918–1924 (Studies in the Social and Cultural History of Modern Warfare)

The Great War and the Origins of Humanitarianism, 1918–1924 is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the little-known history of how five remarkable individuals recognized the need for a new type of transnational organization to address the aftermath of the Great War.

Through their tireless efforts, they helped establish the right to human dignity as an inalienable principle and paved the way for modern international law.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the origins of humanitarianism and the power of idealism in the face of unprecedented global crisis.