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| birth_date = 26 December 1872
| birth_name = Ralph Norman Angell Lane
| birth_date = {{birth date|1872|12|26|df=y}}
| birth_place = Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England
| birth_place = Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England
| death_date = 7 October 1967
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| death_place = Croydon, Surrey, England
| death_place = Croydon, London, England
| nationality = British
| nationality = British
| occupation = Economist, Author, Politician
| occupation = Politician, writer
| notable_works = ''[[The Great Illusion]]''
| notable_works = ''[[The Great Illusion]]''
| awards = [[Nobel Peace Prize]] (1933)
| awards = [[Nobel Peace Prize]] (1933)
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'''Norman Angell''' (26 December 1872 – 7 October 1967) was a British economist, author, and politician, best known for his influential book ''[[The Great Illusion]]'' (1910). Angell argued that the economic interdependence of nations made war futile and counterproductive, a thesis that gained significant attention in the years leading up to [[World War I]].
'''Norman Angell''', born Ralph Norman Angell Lane on 26 December 1872, was a British politician, writer, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. He is best known for his influential book ''[[The Great Illusion]]'', published in 1910, which argued that war was economically and socially irrational.


== Early Life and Education ==
== Early Life and Education ==
Norman Angell was born in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England. He was educated in France, where he attended the Lycée de St. Omer and the University of Geneva. Angell's early exposure to different cultures and political systems influenced his later work on international relations and peace.
Norman Angell was born in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England. He was educated in France, where he attended the Lycée de St. Omer and the University of Geneva. His early exposure to different cultures and political systems influenced his later work on international relations and peace.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Angell began his career as a journalist, working in the United States for several years. He returned to Europe and became the editor of the Paris edition of the ''[[Daily Mail]]''. His experiences as a journalist informed his views on international politics and economics.
Angell began his career as a journalist, working in the United States for several newspapers, including the ''San Francisco Chronicle'' and the ''Boston Globe''. Upon returning to Europe, he became the editor of ''Galignani's Messenger'' in Paris.


=== The Great Illusion ===
=== Political Involvement ===
In 1910, Angell published ''[[The Great Illusion]]'', a book that challenged the prevailing notions of militarism and nationalism. He argued that the interconnectedness of global economies made war irrational, as the economic losses would outweigh any potential gains. The book was widely read and translated into multiple languages, influencing both public opinion and policymakers.
Angell was a member of the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] and served as a Member of Parliament for [[Bradford North (UK Parliament constituency)|Bradford North]] from 1929 to 1931. He was an advocate for international cooperation and disarmament, and he was actively involved in the [[League of Nations Union]].


=== Political Involvement ===
== ''The Great Illusion'' ==
Angell was actively involved in politics, serving as a member of the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]]. He was elected to the [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom|House of Commons]] in 1929, representing the constituency of [[Bradford North (UK Parliament constituency)|Bradford North]].
''The Great Illusion'' is Angell's most famous work, in which he argued that the economic interdependence of nations made war futile and counterproductive. The book challenged the prevailing belief that military conquest could lead to economic gain. Angell's ideas were influential in the development of liberal internationalism and the concept of collective security.


== Nobel Peace Prize ==
== Nobel Peace Prize ==
In 1933, Norman Angell was awarded the [[Nobel Peace Prize]] for his efforts to promote peace and understanding among nations. His work emphasized the importance of economic cooperation and the dangers of militarism.
In 1933, Norman Angell was awarded the [[Nobel Peace Prize]] for his work in promoting peace and international understanding. The Nobel Committee recognized his efforts to educate the public on the economic and social costs of war.
 
== Later Life and Legacy ==
Angell continued to write and lecture on international relations and peace throughout his life. He published several other books, including ''The Unseen Assassins'' and ''The Steep Places''. He passed away on 7 October 1967 in Croydon, London.


== Legacy ==
Angell's work remains relevant in discussions of international relations and the economic implications of war. His ideas have influenced both policymakers and scholars in the field of peace studies.
Angell's ideas on the futility of war and the benefits of economic interdependence continue to be relevant in discussions of international relations. His work laid the groundwork for later theories on globalization and peace economics.


== Also see ==
== Also see ==
* [[The Great Illusion]]
* [[Liberal internationalism]]
* [[Nobel Peace Prize]]
* [[League of Nations]]
* [[Labour Party (UK)]]
* [[Collective security]]
* [[Economic interdependence]]
* [[Economic interdependence]]
* [[International relations]]


{{Nobel Peace Prize Laureates}}
{{Nobel Peace Prize Laureates 1931-1940}}
{{Economists}}


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[[Category:British writers]]
[[Category:People from Lincolnshire]]
[[Category:People from Holbeach]]
[[Category:Peace activists]]

Latest revision as of 15:17, 9 December 2024

British politician, writer, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate



Norman Angell, born Ralph Norman Angell Lane on 26 December 1872, was a British politician, writer, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. He is best known for his influential book The Great Illusion, published in 1910, which argued that war was economically and socially irrational.

Early Life and Education[edit]

Norman Angell was born in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England. He was educated in France, where he attended the Lycée de St. Omer and the University of Geneva. His early exposure to different cultures and political systems influenced his later work on international relations and peace.

Career[edit]

Angell began his career as a journalist, working in the United States for several newspapers, including the San Francisco Chronicle and the Boston Globe. Upon returning to Europe, he became the editor of Galignani's Messenger in Paris.

Political Involvement[edit]

Angell was a member of the Labour Party and served as a Member of Parliament for Bradford North from 1929 to 1931. He was an advocate for international cooperation and disarmament, and he was actively involved in the League of Nations Union.

The Great Illusion[edit]

The Great Illusion is Angell's most famous work, in which he argued that the economic interdependence of nations made war futile and counterproductive. The book challenged the prevailing belief that military conquest could lead to economic gain. Angell's ideas were influential in the development of liberal internationalism and the concept of collective security.

Nobel Peace Prize[edit]

In 1933, Norman Angell was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in promoting peace and international understanding. The Nobel Committee recognized his efforts to educate the public on the economic and social costs of war.

Later Life and Legacy[edit]

Angell continued to write and lecture on international relations and peace throughout his life. He published several other books, including The Unseen Assassins and The Steep Places. He passed away on 7 October 1967 in Croydon, London.

Angell's work remains relevant in discussions of international relations and the economic implications of war. His ideas have influenced both policymakers and scholars in the field of peace studies.

Also see[edit]

Template:Nobel Peace Prize Laureates 1931-1940