The Plainness and innocent simplicity of the Christian religion : with its salutary effects, compared to the corrupting nature and dreadful effects of war With some account of the blessing which attends on a spirit influenced by Divine love, producing peace and good-will to men. ... collected by Anthony Benezet.

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.