February

Through the Eyes of a Connecticut Yankee John C. Sparks 98 Concerning the role of freedom in the advance of civilization. World in the Grip of an Idea: 14. World War II: The Bitter Fruit of Ideology Clarence B. Carson 102 Revolutionary socialism involves drastic and forceful measurestotal war. A Prince Replies to Machiavelli: Philip of England on the Erosion of Freedom E. G. West 116 A good man comes to the aid of his countrymen in espousing liberty. Book Reviews: liThe Revolutionary Ascetic: Evolution of a Political Type" by Bruce Mazlish "Essays on Individuality" edited by Felix Morley Anyone wishing to communicate with authors may send first-class mail in care of THE FREEMAN for forwarding.

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