Liberty Books

Elisabeth Elliott's books are amazing. They are not very long, but she doesn't need much to make her points. She has a way of writing that cuts through all the fluff surrounding modern day Christianity and gets to the heart. In this book, she asks if the things that we say identify a Christian are really what the Bible says. She shows how easily we get caught up in legalism and rules. It's an interesting book, which shows how much our culture permeates our faith.

the best hour i've ever spent reading a book! incredibly insightful. elliot asks great questions... what does it mean to be godly or worldly? how does a christian discern the will of God? for those of us who sometimes fall prey to legalism and merely "following the rules" of christianity, this is a must-read. short but very wise. i will read it again and again to remind myself.

The book impacted me in the following way: checking my motives as a Christian and challenging me to live to please and be motivated by God. It contained biblical insight into some difficult issues as to what it means to be a Christian. It is very short, but definitely worth the read.

I highly recommend this book but mostly am submitting this review for the benefit of those who would like to obtain an affordable (and new) copy. It's been out of print for many years but as of 2007 Mises.org offered a new edition. Look for the authors name under the "K"s. His other great book "Menace of the Herd", also out of print for many years, is also available there. Get them while you can!

In this book, Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn (who was largely responsible for his friend Friedrich Hayek being received into the Catholic Church before he died) has written a very thoughful work that challenges many of the cherished presuppositions of American conservatives. If you are the sort who can stomach reading a whole book online, there is a facsimile copy of it at conservativeclassics dotcom.

Written by famous German Roman Catholic rightist, Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn, and published by Christendom Press, _Liberty or Equality?_ consists of reflections on the nature of liberty and the same opposition to democracy as seen in Kuehnelt-Leddihn's later work _Leftism Revisited_. Kuehnelt-Leddihn who describes himself as a "liberal of the far right" argues against the dangers of leftism and the herdist mentality found in democracy and totalitarianism. Many others have written on the dangers inherent in democracy including such notables as Plato and Alexis de Toqueville. Kuehnelt-Leddihn also turns his attention to monarchy which he strongly affirms, arguing that the king is in many ways a father to his people. Kuehnelt-Leddihn bases his arguments chiefly on those of Saint Thomas Aquinas and other Catholic saints as well as the teaching of the popes, and shows an affinity for this philosopher although rejecting the excesses of neoThomism. Next, the book turns its attention to an examination of the Catholic countries. Here, the presence of revolutionary elements, including anarchism and assassination, within Catholic countries (as well as those of Eastern Orthodoxy) is mentioned, including Spain and Italy, but also Russia and the Slavic nations. Kuehnelt-Leddihn notes that according to Aquinas tyrannicide may be justifiable, and that certain other saints allow for this possibility, while Lutheranism and other Protestant theologies distinctly reject it. Anarchism (which like the Catholic ecclesiastical nations also bears the black flag) plays an important part in the thought of Kuehnelt-Leddihn who shows much affinity for liberty and anarchy in this form. Indeed, an entire discussion is devoted to the Spanish anarchists, and perhaps an attempt is made to combine anarchism and monarchism with traditionalist Catholicism. The book concludes with two chapters dealing with Protestantism, the Reformation, and the rise of the National Socialists. Kuehnelt-Leddihn argues that the National Socialists can trace their ancestry back to Jan Hus, Czech rebel and heretic who was burned at the stake in the Middle Ages, and subsequent influence on Martin Luther (although to what extent this may be is undetermined). Luther himself may have strongly influenced Nazism and it is shown that the Lutheran nations and parts of Germany (as well as those of a Calvinist persuasion) voted in a much stronger block for the Nazis than did the Roman Catholics in the south of Germany, and Bavaria. Luther may also have played a role in the rise of modern democracy; however, the role of Luther as a reformer has been greatly misunderstood by the modern era. It is often believed, particularly by liberal Protestants, that Luther represented a force of Enlightenment and liberalism against the backwards excesses of the Roman Catholic church and the papacy. However, in fact, this is not true. Luther represented merely a reaction against the Renaissance humanism which had made its way into the church and its theology. Indeed, for Luther a non-Christian could not attain salvation, while for the Catholic it is possible that God could save a non-Christian through a special grace, for example. Since Kuehnelt-Leddihn is well versed in the writings of Martin Luther as well as in Roman Catholic theology, this is a particular strong point of the book; although he later would come to change some of these reflections on Luther in _Leftism Revisited_ for example. The book concludes with an analysis of the Nazis and the influence of the Czechs on the Nazis, etc. as well as a postscript written by the author in the 1990s. In sum, this book is an excellent work which contains many deep and scholarly insights, complete with detailed footnotes for closer study and examination, which reveals an incredibly wide depth and breadth of learning. Like his other works, _The Menace of the Herd_ written under the name Samuel Francis Campbell and _Leftism Revisited_, _Liberty or Equality?_ offers an important contribution to political thought and unique insights regarding freedom, democracy, egalitarianism, monarchy, anarchy, Protestantism, and Roman Catholicism.

This book is amazing. The wealth of quotations from prominent classical liberals and libertarians is astounding. On p.443 of the second edition, there is a dialogue section in the book called "Conversation With a Statist." This Socratic dialogue between a libertarian and a statist is alone worth the price of the book. The dialogue is maieutic, but funny at the same time. The arguments for individual liberty and anarcho-libertarianism are VERY hard-hitting; namely because they are Lysander Spooner's "No Treason" arguments. Do youself a huge favor: Read and memorize this book, so that when you go out to fight for Ron Paul, you'll immediately be able to topple any statist bromide or economic fallacy. I re-read this book constantly. This book gets my highest recommendation for all you libertarian lions. Pure nitro-methane.

This is a great book. It was one of the first books I bought after reading Locke's second treatise on government and I would not sell it for anything. It gives the history, philosophy and vision of a liberty oriented society. It also shows how giving up liberty for security has made life much less enjoyable. Plus, It has lots of great quotes from C.S. Lewis and Ayn Rand to Mao Tse Tung and Washington. I have used the book extensively in writing papers, articles and in my pursuit of more knowledge. It even contains a reading list of books and pamphlets to continue your study, some of which are printed on the Internet. This one is worth buying at almost any price and now that it is out of print, it's probably worth more than you would pay for it. Happy reading!

This is an information and quote packed, readable and often inspirational first formulation of the modern Libertarian approach. Published in 1981 with the blessings of the Society for Individual Liberty, it systematically and surgically subverts major justifications for government policies and the very moral coherence of the idea of government itself, and ends with a valuable strategic overview. It was used for several years as a primer for Libertarian ideas in University courses, no doubt due to its provocative and well organized study guide at the end with numerous questions. One hopes that it will be soon re-issued.

Allan Drummond brings to life the factual events of how Lady Liberty came to America, all through the eyes of a small boy. Drummond leads the reader through events leading up to and including the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty. The anticipation and enthusiasm for the coming of the Statue of Liberty that is felt in the people of New York and France is wonderfully shown in Drummond's writing. His delightful illustrations use wonderful colors to help portray this story of America's ideals of Liberty and Freedom.

Written and illustrated by Allan Drummond, Liberty! is an enthusiastic, full-color picturebook for young readers about the Statue of Liberty, which France gave to the United States in 1886. Telling its story through the eyes of a young boy, Liberty! follows the great statue's steamship voyage with imaginative pen-and-wash artwork and enthusiasm for the treasure that is Liberty. Highly recommended for both school and community library picturebook collections.

"Imagine this...New York City, October 28, 1886... A small boy stands at the foot of an enormous statue, his heart bursting with excitement, for today he has been given the most important job in the world..." Based on true events, and seen through the eyes of a little boy, Allan Drummond details the momentous day the Statue of Liberty was unveiled in New York Harbor. As the rained poured down, the harbor was teaming with ships and boats, filled with thousands of cheering people, flying French and American flags. Everyone was there, Mr Bartholdi, the sculptor, the many workers who helped build the statue in France, and erect it here in America, the sailors who brought her over from France, the press, businessmen, dignitaries, and even the President of the United States, all waiting for the signal that would reveal Lady Liberty's beautiful face for the first time..... Mr Drummond's simple text is engaging, entertaining, and full of energy, as the excitement of that day builds with each page turn. His marvelous bright and busy illustrations, in shades of red, white, and blue, dazzle as they swirl around the pages, creating a joyous feast for the eyes. Perfect for youngsters 5-9, Liberty is an evocative masterpiece, best read aloud and shared, that leaves behind a gentle and unforgettable message. "Freedom is like a flame we must all hold high and give to others and keep burning bright all around the world."

Allan Drummond brings to life the factual events of how Lady Liberty came to America, all through the eyes of a small boy. Drummond leads the reader through events leading up to and including the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty. The anticipation and enthusiasm for the coming of the Statue of Liberty that is felt in the people of New York and France is wonderfully shown in Drummond's writing. His delightful illustrations use wonderful colors to help portray this story of America's ideals of Liberty and Freedom.

Written and illustrated by Allan Drummond, Liberty! is an enthusiastic, full-color picturebook for young readers about the Statue of Liberty, which France gave to the United States in 1886. Telling its story through the eyes of a young boy, Liberty! follows the great statue's steamship voyage with imaginative pen-and-wash artwork and enthusiasm for the treasure that is Liberty. Highly recommended for both school and community library picturebook collections.

"Imagine this...New York City, October 28, 1886... A small boy stands at the foot of an enormous statue, his heart bursting with excitement, for today he has been given the most important job in the world..." Based on true events, and seen through the eyes of a little boy, Allan Drummond details the momentous day the Statue of Liberty was unveiled in New York Harbor. As the rained poured down, the harbor was teaming with ships and boats, filled with thousands of cheering people, flying French and American flags. Everyone was there, Mr Bartholdi, the sculptor, the many workers who helped build the statue in France, and erect it here in America, the sailors who brought her over from France, the press, businessmen, dignitaries, and even the President of the United States, all waiting for the signal that would reveal Lady Liberty's beautiful face for the first time..... Mr Drummond's simple text is engaging, entertaining, and full of energy, as the excitement of that day builds with each page turn. His marvelous bright and busy illustrations, in shades of red, white, and blue, dazzle as they swirl around the pages, creating a joyous feast for the eyes. Perfect for youngsters 5-9, Liberty is an evocative masterpiece, best read aloud and shared, that leaves behind a gentle and unforgettable message. "Freedom is like a flame we must all hold high and give to others and keep burning bright all around the world."

I'm a fourth grade teacher and have read this book to my class after/during teaching Texas Independence. Although it has some fictional elements, it makes history come alive through the eyes of Liberty (Sam Houston's dog). A GREAT extension to a students learning!

Liberty, Justice, and F'rall is a fun historical novel about the dog heroes of the Republic of Texas. Liberty is the soft-spoken golden retriever/narrator owned by Sam Houston; Justice is a handsome, black labrador who faithfully attends Jim Bowie; and F'rall is their mutt of a pup. Liberty gives a dog's eye view of life with Sam Houston, from the time she was given to Sam by President Andrew Jackson, through the war with Mexico. I read parts of this book aloud to third, fourth, and fifth graders during their library storytime. My Texas accent finally came in handy! The waiting list for this book is longer than the number of weeks left in school, so I will be buying two additional copies. It's a fun, energetic look at the war for Texas independence, which, by the way, took only 18 minutes to vanquish Santa Anna's army.

If you want your children to get into history this is a good start.

The author is familiar with all the aspects of the fall of the Alamo and puts the story from the view of the dogs (named Liberty, Justice and Furall) that were owned by the main characters of the hitorical incident.

The characters are easy and fun to follow for every adult that may read this wonderful and heartwarming story to their children. There is no political overtone, only a pivital hitorical event told from a different aspect.

This book has been chosen by the Daughter's of the Texas Revolution to be sold AT the Alamo book shop!

I feel a sense of responsibility and urgency to write this review in regards to what the only other reviewer of the Liberty edition has submitted: Wilhelm von Humboldt has nothing to do with "Libertarian socialism" - that statement is simply oxymoronic. Here is what Humboldt speaks to in this particular volume:

1.) The development of classical liberalism in Europe at the turn of the nineteenth century.
2.) The role of liberty in the development of the individual.
3.) The necessary criteria to be met in allowing the state to limit individual actions.
4.) The manner in which it is prudent to confine the state to its proper role.

F.A. Hayek, who utterly rejected socialism, considered Humboldt to be Germany's greatest philosopher of freedom. Humboldt's purpose was to juxtapose the ancient ideals of a pursuit for excellence with the concept of negative liberty - which was later elucidated by Isaiah Berlin. If you are interested in the foundations of classical liberalism, I would suggest reading the works of Hayek, Humboldt, Hobhouse, Collingwood, Berlin, Oakeshott, and Mill. However, if you are interested in socialism I would recommend reading Marx, Proudhon, Feuerbach, Hegel, Rousseau, Richard Pipes' "Property and Freedom," Joshua Muravchik's "Heaven on Earth," and especially, "News from Nowhere," by William Morris.

In "The Limits of State Action" Enlightenment thinker Wilhelm von Humboldt describes the leading principle of his thought as being the essential importance of human development in its richest diversity - a principle that is not only undermined by the narrow search for efficiency through division of labour, but by wage labour itself.

Humboldt espouses the libertarian view that whatever labour "does not spring from a man's free choice, or is only the result of instruction and guidance, does not enter into his very nature; he does not perform it with truly human energies, but merely with mechanical exactness"; when the labourer works under external control, "we may admire what he does, but we despise what he is."

Essentially anticapitalist in its nature,"The Limits of State Action" provides insight into the philosophy of libertarian socialism, anarchy and educational reform. Fascinating reading.

First off, if you are not sure what libertarian socialism is it is the left wing view that extends from left wing marxism through anarchism, and this book has a lot to do with the footholds of these views. With his speaking of "when work is external from the worker" and so on. and just his overall speaking of the need to strongly decrease the power of the state. He is not over concerned with "private rights", but writing this soo long ago he had no conception of what "private person" would be reinterpreted as. I think he would have agreed to limit these powers too, so it seems to me that he has a lot to do with libertarian socialism in a very indirect way

This is a great book for kids with beautiful imagery of New York. It also tells an important story of paying attention to one's surroundings. I would reccommend for kids of all ages.

When I was a child we use to go to visit my dad in NY. Us kids loved Times Square...the tacky souvenirs and dollar store. This book reminds me of those great memories. The illustrator is wonderful...I love all his books.

Charming, sweet, funny, and NYC is the backdrop! I'm surprised I'm the first to review this picturebook. I've often given it and/or My New York to young kids who visit me in the Manhattan. When we have older visitors (age 8 to 13), I give them a novel that I wrote, Melanie in Manhattan, which is the diary of a funny New York City eleven-year-old who becomes a tour guide in her own town. Come to NYC--and get your kids hooked on books! (...)

Just like the French Riviera in the 1930s, the setting of this new and perfectly summery novel, Monaco is warm and breezy, lush and tropical, and full of celebrities, royalty, and dreamers, and author Morse brings them all brilliantly to life.

When Dash Bradford turns a brief business trip to Monaco into a more permanent stay in order to help auto parts tycoon Jacques Tourangeau put a car in the Grand Prix--and win the heart of Tourangeau's beautiful young daughter, Margaux--the idealistic American suddenly has everything he has ever dreamed of. But when Dash finds himself up against power-hungry Nazi Germany, he soon realizes that his dreams come with a very high cost, and that pursuing them may mean risking the loss of all he holds dear.

Featuring race scenes that pulsate with all the energy and excitement of a Grand Prix course; a whimsical, romantic, and heartbreakingly beautiful love story; and an exploration into the philosophical questions upon which man has dwelled throughout history, Monaco truly has something for everyone, and Morse brings it all together with skill. With careful attention to detail, he expertly conveys the vibrant coastal setting, the lavish parties, and the gripping Grand Prix races, and his engaging dialogue draws the reader into engaging discussions of faith, tradition, family, enterprise, art, justice, love, and much, much more.

Monaco has the retro feel of a vintage travel poster, the classic action of an old Hollywood film, and the soul of a Russian novel. At the heart of this book is the belief that perfection is possible, and that life and love are worth striving against all odds for. Romantic, hopeful, and full of energy, Monaco provides a welcome alternative to the bitterly discouraging works that tend to populate the contemporary fiction shelves.

Reading Monaco is like treating yourself to a breath of fresh, warm, life-affirming Rivieran air.

Everyone has their own way of judging a novel. Some people know it's a good book if they just can't put it down (and stay up half the night to finish it). Some people know it's a good book if they want to read it a second time. The way I know it's a good book is if I never want it to end. And with Monaco, this occurred to me just about three chapters into the 3rd Part. By that time, I had gotten to know the characters well enough that I really began to feel what they were feeling (the warm summer weather as well as their fears and hopes) and that put me in a place that I just never wanted to leave. Monaco is a summery book, which is my favorite season, and combines all of the best, most magical aspects of the season--the sun tans, the long days and the warm nights. And there is a great sense of traveling about the novel--you travel to Monaco first of all, but there is so much travel throughout--sailing, canyons, hiking, Paris, Germany, and Africa even! The magical feeling of Monaco generates a very vivid connection between the characters that really resonated with me so that I actually LOLed a few times and cried a number of times, which is, by the way, another way that I know if a book is good. If you can't help from crying while reading on the plane, it's a great book. No matter how you judge a novel, Monaco probably has it. Magical, beautiful, action-packed...a classic by any standard.

On the surface, `Monaco' is a story about an American industrialist who undertakes to build a race car and compete in the Grand Prix. The real story is about idealism and its struggle to survive in modern times. It is a dramatic narrative that delves into the greatest social, cultural and political challenges of our age. And it is also the most romantic book I've ever read.

Dash Bradford is the American idealist par excellence. He strives for perfection in all that he does, in work, in relationships, and in his love. In the opening, we see how he sticks to his principles when confronted by those who accept flaws in the company and when he is lured by an attractive, but mischievous girl. He rejects them easily because his eyes are set on perfection.

The real struggle begins when he meets someone who actually is perfect, in the form of Margaux Tourangeau. Suddenly, he has a first-hand glimpse of what he has wanted for so long. And she is all that he ever imagined she could be--intelligent, witty, talented, gorgeous, benevolent, etc., etc. It is when he meets this perfect individual that he begins to realize his own imperfections and doubt his own motives. Ultimately, he is forced to reconcile his past indiscretions or give up what he has striven for all his life.

Dash and Margaux create a relationship that is the tenderest, most romantic I have come across in all the novels I have read. It incorporates the author's theory on love (from Love Is Justice: An Exploration into Mankind's Fundamental Nature) and, through their dialogue and actions, shows how such a relationship is possible.

The story is constructed in a classical way for the most part and contains large sections of dialogue aimed at drawing out ideas in an intellectual (as opposed to visceral) way. There is an unmistakable 1930s feel, the banter between the characters often reminding me of the rapid-style exchanges in classic film noir. And you can just hear the big band music playing throughout. The prose is descriptive, at times lyrical, and occasionally wordy like an 18th or 19th-century novel might get. One can tell that Mr. Morse has a gift for word craft, though, and the reader will want to savor some of the more sublime passages.

`Monaco' is made up of 100 chapters (as many laps as there were in the 1937 Monaco Grand Prix), framed by three quasi-chapters that summarize and consolidate the themes at the beginning, middle and end of the book ("Overture," "Entr'Acte," and "Denouement"). These three sections, fashioned after the classic epic Hollywood format, remind me of film-in-prose with their whimsical, poetic flow. While they may turn off the mainstream reader, they do offer a very unique aspect to an overall exceptional work.

But its ideas, not its style, are what make this book so wonderful. Whether you are a fan of the classical or not, you will appreciate the thoughts and concepts that unfold as Dash and Margaux make their way into the maturing world of modernism. In the end, we know that modernism wins out, but perhaps, through novels like this, the romantic and classical can stay with us.

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This is an excellent book.

Mr. Young devotes only a few pages of this thick volume to his own opinions, mostly just allowing those alive back in Constitution-making days to speak for themselves about the Second Amendment. And speak they do. Truthfully, I've never read the whole book straight through, but every time I crack it open to some random page I am amazed at the attitudes people had back then. How different from our modern sheep-like mentality, or the version of history we're fed by today's pop culture.

This book ought to be in every public library and on every citizen's bookshelf.

The book reprints approximately 500 documents from the period surrounding the introduction and ratification of the Second Amendment. Included are newspaper articles, pamphlets, letters to the editor, debates from the federal Constitutional convention, debates from the state ratifying conventions, and Congressional debates.

Author David Young has brought together, for the first time, all of the original source material regarding what the Second Amendment meant to the nation which enacted it. The book opens in the summer of 1787 with the federal Constitutional Convention debating Congressional powers regarding the militia.

One of the final major documents of the book is a January 29, 1791 article in the Independent Gazetteer (a Philadelphia newspaper), in which the author, who identifies himself only as "A Farmer" warns: "Under every government the dernier [last] resort of the people, is an appeal to the sword; whether to defend themselves against the open attacks of a foreign enemy, or to check the insidious encroachments of domestic foes."

In between the first and last documents are a treasure trove of American history. Leafing through these pages, you encounter the great men who founded our Republic, and whose words speak to us today. Wrote Tench Coxe, James Madison's friend, in the Feb. 20, 1778 Freeman's Journal: "Who are the militia? are they not our selves...Their swords, and ever other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birthright of an American."

Hear Patrick Henry thundering from the June 5, 1788 Virginia ratifying convention: "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force you are inevitably ruined."

The men who speak to us through The Origin of the Second Amendment harbor no fear that government would interfere with "sporting" guns or hunting. They express the greatest apprehension of select, uniformed military forces, such as the standing army.

As The Origin of the Second Amendment makes unmistakably clear, the great object of the Second Amendment was to preserve liberty by ensuring that the American people would have in their individual hands the weapons with which to resist federal tyranny. The "well-regulated militia" included almost every able-bodied free male.

In addition to collecting an excellent selection of documents, author David Young also provides a good introductory essay summarizing the historical context of the debate and ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, as well as an appendix giving the full text of all state Bill of Rights from 1787-89, and a very detailed index.

Besides supplying many hours of pleasure to anyone interested in American history, the book would also make an excellent gift to a local library