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“There was a book, Young People Today, published in 1913. War. That word has suddenly acquired a certain prestige, a young, new word, radiating the kind of attraction that an age-old warman...”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: French militarism and nationalism
For: Historians and students of military history
Key quote: “War. That word has suddenly acquired a certain prestige, a young, new word, radiating the kind of attraction that an age-old warman and a young, lingering instinct has revived in the hearts of men.”
The host mentions 'Young People Today' to illustrate how the perception of war was romanticized among the youth in France before World War I. This book reflects the growing militaristic sentiment in French society, suggesting that young people were drawn to the idea of war as a noble pursuit.