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This compilation brings together Leo Tolstoy’s seminal essays and writings on civil disobedience and non-violence, highlighting his influence on later nonviolent movements worldwide. Tolstoy argues for resistance grounded in moral conscience and Christian ethics, rejecting state violence and institutional coercion. His texts emphasize individual responsibility to oppose injustice through peaceful means, laying a foundational philosophy that inspired figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. The collection covers his key works such as The Kingdom of God is Within You and The Law of Love and the Law of Violence. _ Relevance to the Current Era & Community Engagement Mechanism Tolstoy’s writings remain highly relevant as a philosophical foundation for nonviolent activism globally. His ideas inform modern social justice campaigns and peace education. Communities can draw from his principles to foster moral courage, empower conscience-driven resistance, and promote ethical nonviolent engagement in political and social struggles.A classic and indispensable text for understanding the philosophical roots of civil disobedience and nonviolence. It continues to offer valuable insights for activists, scholars, and community leaders.