George H. Smith concludes the series with a look at Roy Childs’s evolving views on anarchism.

George H. Smith tackles several misconceptions about the theory of anarchism—and contrasts it with the condition of anarchy.

George H. Smith turns to what may be Roy Childs’s most recognized role in the libertarian movement: book reviewer.

“The idea of value has different meanings as used in different intellectual disciplines, [and] a common meaning…does not exist.”

Jefferson drew on a rich intellectual tradition when he drafted the Declaration of Independence. But did he draw directly from contemporary works, as well?

“To some modern academics…a person intellectually committed to uncompromising liberty and justice is inconceivable.”

“The Age of Reason is perhaps the finest deistic piece ever penned.”

Smith distinguishes “tolerating” religious difference from recognizing a genuine right to religious freedom.

Smith begins a series of essays on the Declaration of Independence by examining colonial reaction to its list of grievances.

Smith continues his series on the Declaration of Independence by looking to the intellectual history behind its famous reference to unalienable rights.

Smith explores America’s proud history of smuggling in the colonies—and the disastrous attempts by the British to put an end to it.

Smith uses some of the crucial events that led to the American Revolution as background to explain the theory of resistance and revolution that emerged

Smith continues his look at the events leading up to the American Revolution by telling the story of the Boston Massacre.

The story of the American Revolution’s prelude continues with the emergence of Committees of Correspondence among the colonists.

The British response to the Boston Tea Party stiffened American resolve for revolution. In this essay, George Smith tells the story of that event.