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The article underscores the evolution of the periodical "The Review of Politics." The author said that the first issue of the periodical was published in 1939. It is also posed that Waldemar Gurian is influential in directing what the periodical should focus on. The periodical then emerged as an avenue in which religion and politics are merged and discussed openly.

The article presents the perceptions of modern founding father Leopold von Ranke on historicism. He viewed the critical history based on the study of theology, philosophy, literature and classical language. He also believes that history is the prime form of worship. His activities such as writing novels and poetry, as well as propagandizing and philosophizing have represented self-scrutiny and criticism that make an accurate history.

The article focuses on the life and works of François-Marie Arouet better known by the pen name Voltaire, the French Enlightenment writer. According to the author, Voltaire wrote biographies that exemplified Enlightened taste and works the provided a new kind of exemplary history. He chose to write the history of conqueror Charles XII after his triumphs in poetry and the theatre.

The article focuses on the life and political career of Cornelius Tacitus. Tacitus' political career was largely spent under the emperor Domitian. His experience of the tyranny, corruption, and decadence prevalent in his era may explain his bitter and ironic political analysis. He warned against the dangers of unaccountable power, against the love of power untempered by principle, and against the popular apathy and corruption, engendered by the wealth of the empire.

The article examines the historical work of Greek historian Thucydides. It is averred that he is particular to the intellectual currents especially in the exploration of human nature and ventures towards a science of nature and politics. In his book, he describes the origins and growth of the Athenian empire and the power complex that Sparta has compelled to diminish. It is also noted that he has used history to meet the needs presented to him by Greek culture and his Grecian mind.

The article discusses the role of providence to the faith of human beings in their religion. According to the author, the belief in providence provides individuals an assurance for the fulfillment of divine purpose. The theory of providence is limited to the Abrahamic religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is stated that the problem of suffering and a cold contemplation of the course of history are the greatest challenges to the comforting view.

The article focuses on the reports concerning on the future of Notre Dame University. The author notes that the president of the university, Theodore Hesburgh, ended the internal school debate on the nature of education, the relationship of the university to society and the politicization of the university at the Academic Council. Furthermore, the article focuses on the fundamental and clarificatory issues raised at the Academic Council that are needed for effective changes in the university.

The article aims to present some of the difficulties, misgiving and vision of one teacher of the humanities course today. It notes that the objective of this course is largely achieved through the interplay of opinion, provocative questioning, and the recognition of persisting dilemmas. It argues that for humanistic education to be profitable, it is necessary to have a good teacher.

The article provides an overview of the political development in Great Britain. In 1834, Conservative leader Sir Robert Peel accepted the measure as the definitive solution of electoral reform which describes by Benjamin Disraeli, British Conservative government, as an attempt to construct a party without principles. In 1837, the time that young Victoria had acceded to the throne, the Liberal-Whig control had already lost its sense which post-Reform Law was reserved.

The article discusses the historic profile of crisis of the magazine "The Reviews of Politics." The first issue was published in 1939, the year of Germany's attack on Poland. The magazine, thus, appeared at the end of one historical period, the interwar years, and at the beginning of the new age initiated by the Second World War.

The article discusses on British Foreign Policy in reference to its former colonies in southern and far eastern Asia. Great Britain observed a decline of its dominance in the region and saw its adjustment to the end of its empire since 1945. Most of the former colonies such as India and Pakistan have slowly reclaimed their independence. On the other hand, the Far East comprised of Japan, China and Korea, were not one of the British colonies but were vital to British commercial interests.

The article focuses on the history of foreign policy in the U.S. The American foreign policy all started in the standoff between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Its aim is to extend political and economic hegemony, and to prevent the rise of any society that might serve as a successful example of an alternative to the capitalist model.

The article discusses the leadership of the Liberal Party in Great Britain. It cites the leadership of William Ewart Gladstone and his failure to address the party's organization and cohesion. It notes that one of the achievements of the Liberal Party is its success in rallying and reaching the non-conformists of towns and cities.

The article provides information on the controversy surrounding the 1958 political survey in Great Britain. It has been noted by the author that the 1958 Gallup poll indicated the dominance of the Conservative party for the first time since 1955. The author added that despite of the poll result, the Conservatives were hopeful of another victory over the Labour party in the 1959 election.

The article discusses the Suez crisis and the containment policy. The foreign policy of the U.S. government has been containment to prevent the extension of Communist power which was proclaimed in the Truman Doctrine by American president Harry S. Truman. The policy has been criticized for its unduly military considerations and periphery of Communist strength. On the other hand, the Suez Crisis on 1956 which was the Anglo-French-Israeli military attack in Egypt is discussed.

The article focuses on the analysis of journalist Waldemar Gurian on the National-Socialist movement in Europe. It cites the task of Gurian, which was to awaken Europe to the crisis established by the Party. The author also examines the book "Deutsche Briefe," which information was drawn from persons in the government and ecclesiastical sources in Germany.

The article focuses on Orestes Augustus Brownson's study on an American radical who is said to leave a remarkable conversion in search for the Kingdom of God. As a protestant and social radical, Brownson's social views have a wider historical significance than his work as a Catholic. It is said that Brownson's youthful background and reading interests include religion, philosophy, and social reform.

The article reports on the election on October 25, 1951 in Great Britain which gave the Conservative Party (CP) a majority in the House of Commons, although the popular vote provided a majority for the Labour Party. The discrepancy between the popular vote and the parliamentary results did not shake the self-confidence of the CP. The election results mirrored the divisions of British society.

The article focuses on the Conservative and Labor parties of Munich, Germany and of Great Britain. It mentions the approach used by the parties in dealing with international affairs, and the uncertainties in their policies. It then cites righteousness of the parties. Other information related to the parties are also mentioned.

A personal narrative which explores the author's experience studying Great Britain and Middle East relations is presented.

The author reflects on the outcome of the British Labour Party victory election in July 1945. He notes that it opened up to exciting view of permanent peace and socialist brotherhood of Left Wing Labourites. He cites the power of ideology in the Labour Party is grounded to the formation of the Party and affirms that Labour Party is a social-democratic. He also provides several statements showing a great deal of contradictions in the British foreign policy.

The article discusses the importance of secular hierarchy in the society in England. The belief of the Englishman in hierarchy did not change despite the English Reformation on secular power. It also leads into the development of degrees that will encourage men to provide for their proper living. However, this notion has steadily weakened in which the concern for maintaining the various degrees of society is being neglected.

An obituary for priest Thomas T. McAvoy is presented.

A correction to the article "The International Aims and Policies of the Soviet Union" that was published in the January 1962 issue is presented.