Quakers, guns and money

Kathleen Bell welcomes a fresh interpretation of Quaker history

by Kathleen Bell 13th July 2018

When Quakers talk about their history they tend to focus on the good bits: Quakers against war, against slavery, speaking truth to power. Priya Satia’s book Empire of Guns: The Violent Making of the Industrial Revolution also talks about Quaker history, but in a way which may cause discomfort and pose challenges for Quakers today.