In these thought-provoking lectures, John Neville Figgis examines the state of Western civilization at a critical moment in its history. He argues that the traditional values of the West are under threat from forces both internal and external, and calls for a renewed commitment to the principles that have sustained our culture for centuries. Figgis's insights and analysis remain relevant today, and this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of our civilization. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.