JOURNAL ARTICLE

'I Don't Believe in Murder': Standing up for Peace in World War I Canterbury.

  • Published In: New Zealand Journal of History, 2024, v. 58, n. 1. P. 152 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DAVIDSON, JARED 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a book titled "'I Don't Believe in Murder': Standing up for Peace in World War I Canterbury" by Margaret Lovell-Smith. The book focuses on the history of conscientious objection in Aotearoa New Zealand during World War I, particularly in Christchurch. It explores the resistance of socialist, pacifist, and religious objectors to militarism and the war, highlighting their voices and experiences. The book also examines the role of women in the peace movement and addresses the shifting politics within the movement. Overall, it provides a well-researched and accessible account of the objectors' stand against war. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Zealand Journal of History. 2024/04, Vol. 58, Issue 1, p152
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0028-8322
  • Accession Number:177936060
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