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Conservatism: From John Adams to Churchill

Conservatism: From John Adams to Churchill

Viereck, Peter
Snyder, Louis L.

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Political ScienceRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 125801498X
ISBN13: 9781258014988
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: May 9 2011
Pages: 192
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Conservatism: From John Adams To Churchill is a comprehensive book written by Peter Viereck that explores the evolution of conservative political thought from the founding of the United States to the mid-twentieth century. The book is divided into three parts, each covering a different period of time and examining the conservative ideas and figures that emerged during those periods.The first part of the book focuses on the early years of the United States and the conservative ideas of the founding fathers, particularly John Adams. Viereck argues that Adams' belief in the importance of tradition, religion, and limited government laid the foundation for conservative political thought in America.The second part of the book covers the nineteenth century and the rise of conservatism in Europe, particularly in the form of the conservative reaction to the French Revolution. Viereck examines the conservative ideas of figures such as Edmund Burke, Joseph de Maistre, and Friedrich Nietzsche, and their influence on conservative thought in the United States and Europe.The final part of the book focuses on the twentieth century and the conservative ideas of Winston Churchill. Viereck argues that Churchill's belief in the importance of individual freedom, democracy, and limited government helped to shape modern conservatism.Overall, Conservatism: From John Adams To Churchill is a thorough and insightful exploration of the history of conservative political thought, tracing its evolution from the earliest days of the United States to the mid-twentieth century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of political thought and the development of conservative ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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