The America We Lost : The Concerns of a Conservative

The America We Lost: The Concerns of a Conservative by Mario Pei (1968) is a political book advocating individualism and constitutional literalism. In it, Pei criticizes income tax, communism, and other forms of collectivism, expressing concern for preserving traditional American values centered on personal liberty and limited government intervention. The book reflects Pei’s conservative viewpoint, emphasizing freedom from excessive state control and warning against the loss of the America he valued.