The Welfare State covers the time period 1929-1985. This author endeavors to write books that illuminate the American heritage, make clear the connection between constitutionally limited government, individual liberty and describes as accurately as possible the background, developments, principles, and moral and spiritual framework within which freedom is most likely to exist. Intelligent look at the great American experiment. Use this and the other Carson books with BFB's U.S. and World History Study in order to gain a conservative perspective.