The Roots of American Order
by Russell Kirk
What holds America together? In this classic work, Russell Kirk identifies the beliefs and institutions that have nurtured the American soul and commonwealth. Beginning with the Hebrew prophets, Kirk examines in dramatic fashion the sources of American order. His analytical narrative might be called a "tale of five cities": Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and Philadelphia.
For an understanding of the significance of America in the twenty-first century, Russell Kirk's masterpiece on the history of American civilization is unsurpassed.
For an understanding of the significance of America in the twenty-first century, Russell Kirk's masterpiece on the history of American civilization is unsurpassed.
HistoryUnited StatesRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)CivilizationLawLegal History
RELEASED2003
PUBLISHERSimon and Schuster
LENGTH576
LANGUAGEEN
The Roots of American Order
by Russell Kirk
What holds America together? In this classic work, Russell Kirk identifies the beliefs and institutions that have nurtured the American soul and commonwealth. Beginning with the Hebrew prophets, Kirk examines in dramatic fashion the sources of American order. His analytical narrative might be called a "tale of five cities": Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and Philadelphia.
For an understanding of the significance of America in the twenty-first century, Russell Kirk's masterpiece on the history of American civilization is unsurpassed.
For an understanding of the significance of America in the twenty-first century, Russell Kirk's masterpiece on the history of American civilization is unsurpassed.
HistoryUnited StatesRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)CivilizationLawLegal HistoryPolitical ScienceHistory & Theory
RELEASED2003
PUBLISHERSimon and Schuster
LENGTH576
LANGUAGEEN
