Excellent biographies of three of the preeminent Founders. Each book also contains a selection of quotations covering a wide range of subjects. The books describe each founder using many of his own writings. They present these men in a positive manner as the giants they were: good, wise, and honest men. They also present an excellent history of the American Revolution and the establishment of the United States Constitution. These are excellent books for those who want to better understand the history surrounding the Constitution and the wise men God raised up to establish it.

From the Foreword: “President Clark spells out in the speeches published in this volume the background history of the Constitution, the principles and provisions which make it the banner of liberty which it is, and the freedoms it guarantees. He also points out specific departures therefrom and the inevitable consequences which lie ahead if our current trends continue. He identifies and defends the strategic citadels we must defend if we are to ‘stand fast by our Constitution.’” This is a wide ranging book covering topics of interest to all those who love the Constitution. His coverage of the current events of 60 years ago is very informative and still relevant today.

This book was recommended by Elder Ezra Taft Benson in General Conference in 1972. He described it as a book “attempting to awaken and inform us of our duty”. From the back cover of the book: “This books fills an important need – that of helping Latter-day Saints understand the Constitution as written by the Framers, whom the Lord described as ‘wise men whom I raised up unto this very purpose.’ It shows that instead of being outmoded the Constitution is the basis of America’s freedom and prosperity.” This is an excellent book on government and the Constitution. Originally published in 1970, it is still relevant today.

Described by Elder Ezra Taft Benson as a book “attempting to awaken and inform us of our duty” when recommended by him in General Conference in 1972. This book is a collection of statements by members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The statements cover a wide range of topics including America, the Constitution, Free Agency, Liberty, Patriotism, Socialism, and many others. Included are numerous footnotes from the Founding Fathers and other authorities that support the words of the Prophets. This book helps us better understand what the Prophets have said about important topics related to the Constitution and our liberties.

This book is divided in three sections: “Our Glorious Heritage”, “Our Present Challenge”, and “Our Future Destiny”. The first section outlines God’s hand in the founding of the United States and the sacrifices of the Founding Fathers and the Mormon Pioneers. Section two explains the problems now facing us as a nation and what we must do to overcome them. The final section speaks of the glorious future that awaits the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the United States of America. A great book for those wanting a better understanding of the history and destiny of the Church and the United States of America.

The author traces the influence of religion in the founding of the American Republic from the first English settlements to the early 19^th century. He discusses the role of religion in the English settlement of North American, the Colonial Era, the Revolution, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the first few Presidencies. He leaves no doubt that religion had a major influence in the the founding of the Republic.

Those who grew up during the Cold War remember hearing of the horrors of communism. They haven’t been discussed as much since the breakup of the Soviet Union and the collapse of the communist governments in Eastern Europe. Many young people have never heard about them. This book tells the story of three generations of one family living under communism in China. It recounts the horrors they endured. It’s a vivid reminder of the dangers of totalitarian government. An excellent book for those wanting a better understanding of the need for limited constitutional government.

Time Magazine called this the “Best Nonfiction Book of the Twentieth Century”. It documents the horrors of Communism in general and of the Soviet Gulag System in particular. It is not a casual read. The reader can be overwhelmed at times by the immensity of what happened to the Russian people at the hands of their communist rulers. The book destroys any illusion that there is good to be found in Communism or other forms of totalitarian government. A must read for anyone wanting to understand the absolute necessity of limited constitution government.

(This book is also available in a single volume condensed version)

From the Preface: “This book was written to fill a special need. For many years in the United States, there has been a gradual drifting away from the Founding Fathers’ original success formula. This has resulted in some of their most unique contributions for a free and prosperous society becoming lost or misunderstood. Therefore, there has been a need to review the history and development of the making of America in order to recapture the brilliant precepts which made Americans the first free people in modern times.” The book begins with a brief history of the development of the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution followed by an analysis of the principles they embody. An excellent book.

From the back cover: “In The Origins of American Constitutionalism Donald S. Lutz challenges the prevailing notion that the United States Constitution was either essentially inherited from the British or simply invented by the Federalists in the summer of 1787. His political theory of constitutionalism acknowledges the contributions of the British and the Federalists. Lutz also asserts, however, that the U.S. Constitution derives in form and content from a tradition of American colonial charters and documents of political foundation that begin a century and a half prior to 1787.” An excellent book that helps one better understand the role of religion in the development of the U.S. Constitution.