Book II, 'Of Military Discipline'
They detest war as a very brutal thing; and which, to the reproach of human nature, is more practiced by men than by any sort of beasts.Read in Books4Free →
Utopian Views on War
From Utopia by Thomas More
Utopians despise war as bestial yet practice it pragmatically, preferring to hire the savage Zapoletes (a satire on Swiss mercenaries) and using assassination, bribery, and deceit to avoid bloodshed.
Book II, on the Zapoletes
Satirical description of mercenaries whom Utopians hope will be slain in battle, ridding the world of vile humanity.
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