In the Name of Peace discusses the pacifist leaders, famous and less well-known, whose adherence to non-violence, even in the face of brutal opposition, has changed the course of history. Pacifist leaders and their philosophies have affected societies, shaped the outcomes of conflict and enriched civilisation. At the same time, pacifist action has brought about cultural ruin and prolonged conflict, and has left societies vulnerable and stagnating due to passive leadership. This book offers the compelling and dramatic stories of seventeen of these pacifists and shows how those opposed to violence have affected world culture.