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.
"The Roots of American Order is destined to be accorded a distinctive status. . . . Kirk is one of the few intellectuals with the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to place the American experience in the broader historical perspective of our Judaic-Christian tradition." --Wall Street Journal "This is a most impressive affirmation of faith in American ideals and institutions." --Publishers Weekly "Anyone who wishes to reflect and talk on the topic of 'America, ' and especially any Christian who wishes to do so, will do himself a favor if he reads Kirk's book." --Christianity Today "Kirk's book is exactly what people need to read, and he has made it easy, even pleasurable, for them to do so." --Esquire
"The Roots of American Order is destined to be accorded a distinctive status. . . . Kirk is one of the few intellectuals with the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to place the American experience in the broader historical perspective of our Judaic-Christian tradition." --Wall Street Journal "This is a most impressive affirmation of faith in American ideals and institutions." --Publishers Weekly "Anyone who wishes to reflect and talk on the topic of 'America, ' and especially any Christian who wishes to do so, will do himself a favor if he reads Kirk's book." --Christianity Today "Kirk's book is exactly what people need to read, and he has made it easy, even pleasurable, for them to do so." --Esquire
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