Rebels Against War

The American Peace Movement, 1933‑1983

Lawrence S. Wittner

This new, expanded edition of the author’s classic study of the U.S. peace movement surveys the movement’s history from its difficult confrontation with fascism in the 1930s to its emergence as a leading force against militarism, nuclear weapons, and war in subsequent decades.  Drawing upon extensive research, including an examination of the records of the major peace organizations and their leaders, Rebels Against War provides a vivid portrait of the rise of one of America’s most important social movements

“A valuable contribution to American history.”

American Historical Review

“A concisely written, thoroughly researched and insightful study.”

—Journal of American History

“An eye-opener. . . .  Probably the best such study available.”

—The Progressive