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The Founding Conservatives: How a Group of Unsung Heroes Saved the American Revolution Paperback - 2014

by David Lefer


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According to most versions of history, America’s founders were united in their moderate political philosophy. But in fact the Revolution was nearly derailed by extremists who wanted to transform the entire society. If not for a small circle of conservatives who kept radicalism in check and promoted capitalism, a strong military, and the preservation of tradition, our country would be vastly different today.

In the first book to chronicle the critical role these men played in securing our freedom, David Lefer provides an insightful and gripping account of the birth of American conservatism and its effect on the earliest days of our nation.

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According to most versions of history, America's founders were united in their moderate political philosophy. But in fact the Revolution was nearly derailed by extremists who wanted to transform the entire society. If not for a small circle of conservatives who kept radicalism in check and promoted capitalism, a strong military, and the preservation of tradition, our country would be vastly different today.


In the first book to chronicle the critical role these men played in securing our freedom, David Lefer provides an insightful and gripping account of the birth of American conservatism and its effect on the earliest days of our nation.

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  • Title The Founding Conservatives: How a Group of Unsung Heroes Saved the American Revolution
  • Author David Lefer
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 406
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Sentinel
  • Date 2014-05-27
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781595231093 / 1595231099
  • Weight 0.83 lbs (0.38 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.39 x 5.45 x 1.08 in (21.31 x 13.84 x 2.74 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects United States - Politics and government -, United States - History - Revolution,
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2013007884
  • Dewey Decimal Code 320.520

Media reviews

“Lefer has done a wonderful service by focusing attention on the conservatives among our founders.”
Walter Isaacson

“A splendid narrative history”
The Washington Times

About the author

David Lefer is a professor at New York University's Polytechnic Institute. Previously a journalist, he collaborated with Sir Harold Evans in the research and writing of They Made America, a bestselling history of American innovation.
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