Extracts from Literature

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By Gilbert Stuart (1755–1828), via Wikimedia Commons. Public domain.

Servants of the People Edward Livingston

A US Congressman tells the House why they mustn’t censor the press.

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By Yevgeny Khaldei (1916-1997), viua Wikimedia Commons. Public domain.

Russia’s Heroic Stand Compton’s Encyclopedia

In 1941, with much of the West subdued, Adolf Hitler bent the full force of his hatred on Moscow.

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By Roland Vivian Pitchforth (1895-1982), via Wikimedia Commons. Public domain.

The Marks of a Tyrant Aristotle

Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle explains what it is that defines a tyranny.

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© Udimu, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0.

In This Sign Conquer Eusebius of Caesarea

Eusebius remembers the banner that Emperor Constantine carried into battle on the day he won his crown.

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© Tim Felce, Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 2.0.

Go to the Ant The Authorized Version

Solomon recommends taking lessons from one of God’s smallest but most hard-working creatures.

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By Clément Ader, photo © Roby, Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 2.0.

Chariots of Steam Erasmus Darwin

Erasmus Darwin imagines how steam power will change the world.

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© Christine Matthews, Geograph. CC BY-SA 2.0.

The Moral Case for Family Farms Richard Cobden

Richard Cobden called on Parliament to support small, family-owned farms.

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