Cool thoughts on the consequences to Great Britain of American independence. On the expence of Great Britain in the settlement and defence of the American colonies. On the value and importance of the American colonies and the West Indies to the British empire.

After nearly 60 years of collecting, Sid Lapidus ’59 has presented to the Library more than 2700 volumes representing the fruits of his enthusiasm. Broadly conceived, the collection charts the definition and re-definiton of rights and liberties endemic to Western political traditions. The main focus is texts and documents relating to the American Revolution, its run-up dating back to the Commonwealth men, and coming down to documents of the early Federal government.