An essay on civil government. In two parts: Part I. An enquiry into the ends of government, and the means of attaining them. Part II. On the government and commerce of England; with reflections on liberty, and the method of preserving the present constitution.

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.