The Irony of American History, Volume 10The substance of this volume consists of two series of lectures. Both Lectureships dealt with the position of our nation in the present world situation, as interpreted from the standponit of the Christian faith. |
Contents
The Ironic Element in the American Situation | 1 |
The Innocent Nation in an Innocent World | 17 |
Happiness Prosperity and Virtue | 43 |
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