Roots Of American Order - Hardcover

Russell Kirk

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1932236082 ISBN 13: 9781932236088

Publisher: Intercollegiate Studies Inst, 2003

Synopsis

What holds America together? In this classic work, Russell Kirk describes 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 at the dawn of a new century, Russell Kirk's masterpiece on the history of American civilization is unsurpassable. This edition includes a new foreword by the distinguished historian Forrest McDonald.

About this title

About the Author:

Russel Kirk (1918-1994) is widely regarded as one of the principal architects of the p ostwar conservative intellectual movement. A columnist, essayist, novelist, historian, and critic, Kirk's best known work is the Conservative Mind: From Burke to Eliot.

Review:

"Kirk's book is exactly what people need to read...[he's] made it easy, even pleasurable, for them to do so." -- Esquire

"The Roots of American Order is destined to be accorded a distinctive status...." -- Wall Street Journal

"[A]nyone who wishes to reflect and talk on the topic 'America'...will do himself a favor [to read] Kirk's book." -- Christianity Today

"[T]his is a most impressive affirmation of faith in American ideals and institutions." -- Publishers Weekly

About this edition

• Publisher: Intercollegiate Studies Inst
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1932236082
• ISBN 13: 9781932236088
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 559