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In Apologia, a Church of England minister addresses the pressing concerns of faith and community in a heartfelt correspondence to a minister of an independent church. Drawing on the wisdom of Virgil and the teachings of Jesus Christ, this compelling work invites readers to pursue peace and mutual edification. First published in 1764, this timeless dialogue encourages reflection on the essence of faith and love that transcends denominational boundaries.

David Horowitz was one of the founders of the New Left and an editor of Ramparts, the magazine that set the intellectual and revolutionary tone for the movement. From his vantage point at the center of the action, he populates Radical Son with vivid portraits of people who made the radical...

“Newton's contribution is as cogent an inventory of Eisenhower's White House years as I've ever read. He blends masterful writing with historic detail and provides the value-added of Ike as the man and the leader.” —Chuck Hagel, Distinguished Professor, Georgetown University; U.S. Senator...

Abolitionism was the movement that strove to end slavery in the United States. The abolitionists saw slavery as a stain and an affliction on the United States and made it their goal to eradicate slave ownership. Abolitionists produced anti-slavery literature, sent petitions to Congress, and ran for political office.