Russell Kirk: A Critical Biography of a Conservative Mind
- ISBN-10
- 1461700078
- ISBN-13
- 9781461700074
- Series
- Russell Kirk
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 280
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999-10-20
- Publisher
- Madison Books
- Author
- James E. Person
Description
This first full-length treatment of Russell Kirk's life and accomplishments blends new biographical insights and critical perspectives about the author of the ground-breakingThe Conservative Mind.
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