Free is Beautiful by Randy England uses the scriptures; the writings of the Saints and the Catechism to show why Catholicism is essentially libertarian. Only through our free will can we become virtuous and share in the divine life; knowing; loving and serving God. Centuries ago; St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine recognized the futility and evil in trying to force people to be virtuous. They taught that government should limit itself to keeping the peace by protecting people's lives and property. The golden rule teaches that we must not do to another what we would not want done to ourselves. Don't cheat. Don't steal. Don't hit. Don't harm others. Live and let live. Mind your own business. Libertarians call this the non-aggression principle: that no person or group may initiate force against another. The modern state knows no such limits; making everyone's business its own and leaving the individual naked before it. No matter which political party is in power; the government continues to grow unchecked; ignoring justice and fundamental rights; keeping the poor in a place of permanent dependency; while plundering the future to give favors to its friends and extending its world-wide empire through endless warfare. It is time to consider libertarianism; the most just system in a fallen world and the only political philosophy that takes human dignity and free will seriously. Liberty will not feed a man; nor will it get him into heaven; but does guarantee him the freedom to do both.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. The art of the ambush...By HMS WarspiteIn 217 B.C.; the famed Carthaginian General Hannibal ambushed and destroyed a Roman army at Lake Trasimene in central Italy. The battle is a superb example of Hannibal's generalship; often overlooked in favor of his even more stunning triumph at Cannae a year later. Author Nic Fields provides the whole story in this excellent Osprey Campaign Series entry."Lake Trasimene 217 BC" reads rather like an extended lecture to a group of reluctant students at university. The author's language is certainly a bit more flamboyant than is usually found in Osprey books. However; the approach is effective; as Mr. Fields cover the strategic situation; the leaders; and their plans at a level of interest designed to appeal to the general reader without background knowledge of Hannibal or his Roman opponents.The explanation of weapons and tactics is quite detailed; as is the author's reconstruction of the battle itself and the aftermath. The narrative is nicely supported by an excellent selection of period art; modern photographs; maps; diagrams; and illustrations. Of note; the author's strategic analysis is spot-on; not withstanding his evident admiration for Hannibal. This reviewer was pleased to see Quintus Fabius Maximus get his due for the Roman response to the disaster at Lake Trasimene. Highly recommended as a well-written and highly readable introduction to the topic.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Short HistoryBy Dr YOsprey Publishing always delivers with outstanding graphics; tight; precise text; and a good buy. This is book is no different. If I had to complain; it would be that most of the photos are black and white; the excellent maps; however; are in color.2 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy R. P. MyersGood book
