Written in the aftermath of World War I, 'Why We Went to War' is a powerful indictment of militarism and nationalism. In the book, Christian Frederick Gauss, a German-American academic and pacifist, argues that the war was the result of a complex web of political, economic, and cultural factors. By analyzing the interests and motivations of the major players, Gauss challenges the simplistic narratives that often characterize discussions of war. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in peace studies or the root causes of conflict. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.