The Roerich Pact And The Banner Of Peace

The Roerich Pact And The Banner Of Peace is a book written by Nicholas Roerich, a Russian artist, writer, and explorer. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that Roerich delivered on the topic of the Roerich Pact and the Banner of Peace, two initiatives that he created to promote cultural preservation and peace.The Roerich Pact, also known as the Treaty on the Protection of Artistic and Scientific Institutions and Historic Monuments, is an international agreement that was signed in 1935 by 21 countries in the Americas. The pact aims to protect cultural heritage sites and prevent them from being destroyed during times of war.The Banner of Peace is a symbol that Roerich designed to represent the Roerich Pact. It consists of three circles, each of a different color, which represent art, science, and religion. The circles are surrounded by a circle of white, which represents peace.In the book, Roerich explains the history and importance of the Roerich Pact and the Banner of Peace. He also discusses the role of culture in promoting peace and the need for cultural preservation.The Roerich Pact And The Banner Of Peace is an important book for anyone interested in the preservation of cultural heritage and the promotion of peace. Roerich's ideas and initiatives are still relevant today, and the book provides valuable insights into the importance of cultural preservation and the role that art, science, and religion can play in promoting peace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.