A Review of “Russell Kirk’s Concise Guide to Conservatism”
A new edition of one of Russell Kirk's classic works offers a wise summation of conservative thought to a new generation of readers. ...
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A Review of “The First Conspiracy”
In The First Conspiracy, authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch provide an engaging account of the plot to kill George Washington in the early days of the Revolutionary War....
Russell Kirk and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn — The Centennial of Two Conservative Giants
It’s now been more than 100 years since the births of two great conservative writers, men who laid bare the flaws of socialism — in its theory and practice....
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A Review of Judis’s “The Nationalist Revival”
The most recent book of John Judis offers an evaluation of the current divisions that are tearing the Europe Union apart, and that have led to so many irresolvable...
“Springtime for Snowflakes” by Dr. Rectenwald Provides an Insider’s Look at the SJW Movement
NYU professor Michael Rectenwald's recent memoir offers an insider's critique of the origins of the Social Justice Warrior (SJW) movement. ...
A Review of “In Defense of Andrew Jackson”
Bradley J. Birzer's recent biography of the nation's seventh president is a spirited defense of an American patriot. ...
Falling From the Faith
A much-cited research scientist relates his experiences after finding abundant evidence that his religion — atheistic evolution — doesn’t explain the origins of life. ...
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Saving Christian Civilization
Three authors from different religious backgrounds point out some of the problems and solutions to Christianity losing the culture war. ...
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A Review of “Conserving America? Essays on Present Discontents”
In his new book, Notre Dame Professor Patrick J. Deneen presents a series of essays examining the questions that confront American conservatives. It is a call for a return...
A Review of “Resurrecting the Idea of a Christian Society”
The new book Resurrecting the Idea of a Christian Society by First Things magazine editor R. R. Reno offers an analysis of the war which Progressive ideology has waged...
A Review of Judis’ “The Populist Explosion”
In a book published prior to the November 2016 elections, John Judis explained why populism — especially when it promotes a conservative agenda — is gathering support in the...
A Review of “The Demon in Democracy”
Polish author Ryszard Legutko's new book examines the common mindset of Communists and so-called liberal democrats. ...
Review of Former Muslim Hirsi Ali’s Latest Book, “Heretic”
Former Muslim Ayaan Hirsi Ali's latest book Heretic — Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now does not propose a Reformation, but apostasy, from Islam. How many Muslims will respond...
What It Means to Be “Right Wing”
This book covers the history of right-wing thought and its many facets, giving a valuable overview of where the political Right has been — and where it could be...
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Aleksandr Dugin Briefly Detained by Greek Authorities
Russian Eurasianist ideologist Aleksandr Dugin was "briefly detained" by Greek authorities at the request of the Hungarian government of Viktor Orban for calling for genocide and fomenting uprisings. by...
When Politicians Won’t Act
Sociological author Charles Murray now believes that U.S. politicians and the political system are so corrupted that elections won’t fix things, so he offers a different path. ...
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Dark America
Ted Koppel points out weaknesses in America’s power grid, and notes that if these gaps are exploited by terrorists, the U.S. government’s disaster preparedness will fail. ...
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A Review of “Russell Kirk: American Conservative”
The publication of a new biography of Dr. Russell Kirk should be an event of interest to all traditional conservatives. Not only did Russell Kirk likely do more than...
Schools of the Wasteland: A Review of “Life Under Compulsion”
In his new book, Anthony Esolen critiques the critical failings of many of our institutions — beginning with modern schools — to educate our youth and to encourage them...
Forgotten War: the Battle for Rhodesia
Hannes Wessels' new book about the Rhodesian Special Air Service (SAS) is a moving account of the brave men who faced overwhelming odds battling Marxist terrorists as they struggled...