One of the most important things to be said about the New York Times’ loud but intellectually threadbare effort to recast the year 1619 as the date of the American nation’s “true founding” is that it was a missed opportunity. The year 2019, which was the four hundredth anniversary of . . . . Continue Reading »
To the general public, Francis Fukuyama’s name is synonymous with the “end of history” thesis, which contends that since the end of the Cold War and the fall of communism, liberal democracy is the only ideology that has a universal appeal. His detractors often accuse him of triumphalism, but . . . . Continue Reading »
The issue of American aid for Ukraine should be decided on its own merits, and with a clear strategic and moral understanding of the current situation. Continue Reading »
Joseph T. Stuart’s book holds out the promise of shedding light on the inner workings of a peerless mind. Christopher Dawson’s writings have been enormously important to me in understanding the civilization I inherited and grew up in, the part my homeland (Ireland) played in its construction, . . . . Continue Reading »
Eduard Habsburg joins the podcast to discuss his new book, The Habsburg Way: 7 Rules for Turbulent Times. Continue Reading »
Salvation history is the inner dynamic of “world history.” Continue Reading »
There are many great books soon to be released on this side of the Atlantic. Here's a simple preview to get you ready. Continue Reading »
The renowned Cardinal Richelieu had more confidence in his unknown niece than any other person. Was that trust well-founded? Continue Reading »
Timothy S. Goeglein joins the podcast to discuss his new book, Toward a More Perfect Union: The Moral and Cultural Case for Teaching the Great American Story. Continue Reading »
On this episode, Frank Furedi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, The Road to Ukraine: How the West Lost its Way. Continue Reading »
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