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Fyodor Fyodorovich Martens (1845–1909) a humanist of modern times

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 November 2010

Vladimir Pustogarov
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In the history of humankind, no matter how far back we look into the past, peaceful relations between people and nations have always been the ideal, and yet this history abounds in wars and bloodshed. The documentary evidence, oral tradition and the mute testimony of archaeological sites tell an incontrovertible tale of man's cruelty and violence against his fellow man. Nevertheless, manifestations of compassion, mercy and mutual aid have a no less ancient record. Peace and war, goodneighbourly attitudes and aggression, brutality and humanity exist side by side in the contemporary world as well.

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International Review of the Red Cross (1961 - 1997) , Volume 36 , Issue 312 , May 1996 , pp. 300 - 314
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Copyright © International Committee of the Red Cross 1996

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