The Politics of PrudenceIn this classic title, Kirk outlines ten principles of conservative thought, summarizes ten vital conservative books, and offers brief accounts of ten eminent, internationally important conservatives. Written by the founder of twentieth-century conservatism in America, Kirk's The Politics of Prudence reflects several decades of learning, travel, and practical politics. |
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The Errors of Ideology | 1 |
Ten Conservative Principles | 15 |
Ten Events | 30 |
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