I will declare my bias up front: Richard Brookhiser is one of my favorite writers. He hits the sweet spot with me; writing about politics, culture, and history with equal skill and insight. There is a sharpness to his writing but at the same time a calmness; an ability to write about the details of [...]
Two authors with forthcoming books on conservatism’s history offer insight for its future.
Here is a question to generate some discussion and debate. If you could recommend one book to jump start the conversation about conservatism in this countrywhat would it be?
Think about what book would be best suited for politicians, grassroots activists, and the general public to read and thus gain a better understanding of conservatism and [...]
Rather than a diatribe about which faction hijacked the movement, or which politician betrayed it, it is an intelligent and thoughtful discussion about the various perspectives within conservatism, the principles at issue, and how these debates might play out in the future.
An insightful glimpse into Buckley’s style, perspective, and sense of humor.