The Millennial Hope: A Phase Of Wartime Thinking (1918)

By Shirley Jackson Case

Book Overview

The Millennial Hope is a book written by Shirley Jackson Case in 1918, during the First World War. It explores the concept of millennialism, the belief in a coming age of peace and prosperity, and how it influenced the thinking of people during the war. The author examines the religious and cultural roots of millennialism, as well as its manifestations in various forms of literature, art, and politics. The book argues that the millennial hope played a significant role in shaping the attitudes of the people towards the war and its aftermath, and that it was a powerful source of inspiration and motivation for many. The author also discusses the challenges and limitations of millennialism, and how it was sometimes distorted or misused for political or ideological purposes. Overall, The Millennial Hope provides a fascinating insight into the mindset of the people during a crucial period of history, and sheds light on the enduring appeal of millennialism as a vision of a better future.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164022059
• ISBN13: 9781164022053
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"