According to most versions of history, Americasfounders were united in their moderatepolitical philosophy. But in fact the Revolutionwas nearly derailed by extremists who wantedto transform the entire society. If not for asmall circle of conservatives who kept radicalismin check and promoted capitalism, a strongmilitary, and the preservation of tradition, ourcountry would be vastly different today.
In the first book to chronicle the critical rolethese men played in securing our freedom, DavidLefer provides an insightful and grippingaccount of the birth of American conservatismand its effect on the earliest days of our nation.
