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#''[[The Wealth of Nations]]'' by [[Adam Smith]] - The classic guide to [[capitalism]] and an explanation of the necessity of [[free trade]] | #''[[The Wealth of Nations]]'' by [[Adam Smith]] - The classic guide to [[capitalism]] and an explanation of the necessity of [[free trade]] | ||
#''[[Feminist Fantasies]]'' by [[Phyllis Schlafly]] - about the deceitful, anti-[[Christian]] movement of [[feminism]] | #''[[Feminist Fantasies]]'' by [[Phyllis Schlafly]] - about the deceitful, anti-[[Christian]] movement of [[feminism]] | ||
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#''[[Federalist Papers]]'', by [[John Jay]], [[Alexander Hamilton]], and [[James Madison]] - published in book form in 1788, together with the debate notes these essays explain the functions and the limited role of the federal government. | #''[[Federalist Papers]]'', by [[John Jay]], [[Alexander Hamilton]], and [[James Madison]] - published in book form in 1788, together with the debate notes these essays explain the functions and the limited role of the federal government. | ||
#''[[Two Treatises of Government]]'', by [[John Locke]] - a succinct philosophical explanation of [[Natural Law]]: God's Law. Directly influenced the [[Declaration of Independence]]. | #''[[Two Treatises of Government]]'', by [[John Locke]] - a succinct philosophical explanation of [[Natural Law]]: God's Law. Directly influenced the [[Declaration of Independence]]. | ||
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#''[[Reflections on the Revolution in France ]]'' by [[Edmund Burke]] - A deep analysis of [[French Revolution]] and the reasons it is called evil. | #''[[Reflections on the Revolution in France ]]'' by [[Edmund Burke]] - A deep analysis of [[French Revolution]] and the reasons it is called evil. | ||
#''[https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Death-Europe-Douglas-Murray/dp/1543625487 The Strange Death of Europe]'' by Douglas Murray - shows how left-wing and globalist policies are destroying European society | #''[https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Death-Europe-Douglas-Murray/dp/1543625487 The Strange Death of Europe]'' by Douglas Murray - shows how left-wing and globalist policies are destroying European society | ||
Revision as of 19:40, August 8, 2021
Many authors have consistently written great books (or perhaps a few superb books) with conservative messages. Here is a growing list of them:
- Edmund Burke
- Niall Ferguson
- Friedrich Hayek, eg The Road to Serfdom and The Constitution of Liberty.
- David Hume, eg A Treatise on Human Nature.
- Heather Mac Donald
- James Madison, eg Notes of Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787.
- Harvey Mansfield, eg Manliness.
- Douglas Murray
- P.J. O'Rourke, eg Eat the Rich
- Roger Scruton, eg Modern Philosophy: An Introduction and Survey.
- Adam Smith, eg The Wealth of Nations.
- Thomas Sowell, eg Basic Economics
- Max Weber
( Authors probably to include above, by work:- )
(source: Essay:Greatest Conservative Non-fiction Books)
- The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith - The classic guide to capitalism and an explanation of the necessity of free trade
- Feminist Fantasies by Phyllis Schlafly - about the deceitful, anti-Christian movement of feminism
- A Choice, Not An Echo by Phyllis Schlafly - about how the anti-conservative liberal wing of the Republican Party manipulated the party's choice of nominees in the typical liberal fashion
- The Road to Serfdom, by Friedrich Hayek - a warning of the dangers of Central planning regardless of ideology: socialism, communism, fascism, etc.
- The Burden of Bad Ideas by Heather MacDonald - how modern "intellectuals" hurt our society
- McCarthy and His Enemies by William F. Buckley, Jr. and L. Brent Bozell III - defends American patriot Joe McCarthy in his fight against communist infiltration of this great country
- Notes of Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787, by James Madison - first hand account of the proceedings which created the United States Constitution.
- Federalist Papers, by John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison - published in book form in 1788, together with the debate notes these essays explain the functions and the limited role of the federal government.
- Two Treatises of Government, by John Locke - a succinct philosophical explanation of Natural Law: God's Law. Directly influenced the Declaration of Independence.
- Reflections on the Revolution in France by Edmund Burke - A deep analysis of French Revolution and the reasons it is called evil.
- The Strange Death of Europe by Douglas Murray - shows how left-wing and globalist policies are destroying European society
- The Rise and Demise of the British World Order and Lessons for Global Power by Niall Ferguson- From the Leftists, they had robbed the Spaniards, beaten the French and plundered the Indians. But there should always have an answer to the question "why"?
- Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism by Max Weber - This highly influential treatise glorifies capitalism and Christianity (Protestantism in particular) as well as hard work and disdain for leisure.