Roots of American Order

Roots of American Order is a book written by Russell Kirk, originally published in 1974 by Open Court Publishing Company.[1] Later editions have been published by Regnery Publishing and the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.

In the book, Kirk traces the basic theories that underpin American civilization to ancient Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, and London[2][3] and suggests that the ideas on which modern America has been built have their roots in these ancient civilizations, passed down through the Greek, Roman, Early Christian, and British civilizations through to the Founding Fathers of the United States.[4][5]

  1. ^ "The Many Roots of American Order". The Russell Kirk Center. 2009-03-02. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  2. ^ Passing Down the Legacy of Conservatism by Jason DeParle (New York Times, 31 July 2006)
  3. ^ The Pillars of Modern American Conservatism by Alfred S. Regnery (Intercollegiate Studies Institute, Spring 2012)
  4. ^ The Roots of Modern Conservative Thought from Burke to Kirk by Edwin Feulner (The Heritage Foundation, 9 July 2008)
  5. ^ The Pillars of Modern American Conservatism by Alfred S. Regnery (Intercollegiate Studies Institute, Spring 2012)