The Collected Papers of Bertrand Russell, Volume 14 : Pacifism and Revolution, 1916-18

This volume begins with Russell becoming the Acting Chairman of the No-Conscription Fellowship (NCF) very soon after the establishment of the Lloyd George Coalition.

The Coalition signalled the official British resolve to defeat Germany decisively.

This uncompromising determination was matched by the German decision in January 1917 to initiate unrestricted submarine warfare.

By contrast with Volume 13, this volume contains many short papers.

These documents reflect Russell's immediate responses to developments in the conflict as seen from his position as the important political commentator for the official weekly publication of the NCF, "The Tribunal".

Volume 14 shows how Russell continued to develop those patterns of political argument, rhetoric and activism characteristic of him thoughout his life.