"Non-military diary. 1914-1916" is a unique book in which the author, the famous Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko, tells about the events that took place in the first period of the First World War. The difference of this work is that it is not an ordinary military report, but combines the author's observations against the background of the war and his reflections on the political and socio-cultural issues of that time. In each entry in the diary, Ivan Franko reflects his inner feelings, compassion for wounded and vulnerable people, as well as his reflections on the importance of human life and a peaceful future. Through his observations and analyses, the author raises important questions of morality, humanism and peace that remain relevant even today. "Non-military diary. 1914-1916" is not only a historical document, but also a deep reflection on the topic of war and peaceful coexistence. Every page of the book is filled with soulfulness, wisdom and great humanism, which make this work eternal.