Bertha von Suttner (1843-1914): Austrian Peace Activist and Writer by Ita Marguet
Described as a remarkable woman who was ahead of her time, she was a leading activist and internationalist who continues to provide inspiration to those who believe in progress of humanity through reason, tolerance and peaceful resolution of conflicts. She wrote “Fortresses are being erected, submarines built, whole areas mined, airships tested for use in war; and all of this in such zeal – as if to attack one’s neighbour were the most inevitable and important function of a…