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Robert Helvey

On Strategic Nonviolent Conflict: Thinking About the Fundamentals (2004)

On Strategic Nonviolent Conflict (2004) by Robert Helvey

INTRODUCTION

The twentieth century was the most violent century in recorded history. Two World Wars resulted in the deaths of more than 200 mil- lion soldiers and civilians. In addition, there were many limited, but just as terrifying, wars of liberation,...

Gene Sharp

198 Methods of Nonviolent Action (2014)

Introduction

Far too often people struggling for democratic rights and justice are not aware of the full range of methods of nonviolent action. Wise strategy, attention to the dynamics of nonviolent struggle, and careful selection of methods can increase a group’s chances of success. Gene Sha...

Johan Jorgen Holst

Civilian-Based Defense in a New Era (1990)

Civilian-Based Defense in a New Era (1990) by Johan Jorgen Holst

CIVILIAN-BASED DEFENSE is an alternative policy which uses nonmilitary forms of struggle, either as a supplement to military means, or as a full alternative to them to deter and defend a society against attacks...

The term "civilian-based defense" indicates defense by civilians (...

Grazina Miniotaite

Nonviolent Resistance in Lithuania - A Story of a Peaceful Liberation (2005)

Nonviolent Resistance in Lithuania - A Story of a Peaceful Liberation (2005) by Grazina Miniotaite

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

No written work is ever the product of its author alone. This monograph was inspired by the extraordinary actions of thousands of Lithuanians in their quest for independence. The efforts of numerous historians, writers, and activi...

Gene Sharp

Tyranny Could Not Quell Them! (1962)

How Norway's Teachers Defeated Quisling During the Nazi Occupation and What It Means for Unarmed Defence Today

Tyranny Could Not Quell Them! : How Norway's Teachers Defeated Quisling During the Nazi Occupation and What It Means for Unarmed Defence Today (1962) by Gene Sharp

FOREWORD by Sigrid Lund

GENE SHARP'S Peace News articles about the teachers' resistance in Norway are correct and well-balanced, not exaggerating the heroism of the people involved,...