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A Republic, Not an Empire
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A Republic, Not an Empire

by Patrick J. Buchanan ·  1999
★★★★★Editor's Pickintermediate

Buchanan's case for a non-interventionist American foreign policy grounded in the Founders' vision. He argues that the American republic was never intended to be a global empire, and that foreign military adventurism corrodes liberty at home while creating enemies abroad.

★ Why We Recommend It

This is one of the most important works in the liberty tradition — essential for any serious student of free markets and individual rights.

Best For:Intermediate readersBuilding a foundationSecond-year study

What You'll Learn from A Republic, Not an Empire

  • 1This work offers rigorous analysis of its subject from a liberty-oriented perspective.
  • 2The author builds a systematic argument from first principles.
  • 3The implications for policy and practice are far-reaching.
  • 4Readers will gain tools for understanding the unintended consequences of intervention.
  • 5Essential reading for anyone serious about the ideas of freedom.

Patrick J. Buchanan

Patrick J. Buchanan is an American political commentator, author, and former senior advisor to Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Reagan. He has been a consistent voice for non-interventionism and traditional conservatism.

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