"Seven Principles of Liberty" by J. David Gowdy
Written by the founder of the Institute for American Liberty and published in 1996. Based upon the principles of liberty espoused by the Founding Fathers.

"The Roots of Our Constitutional Liberty" by J. David Gowdy
An analysis of the "genuine sources" of the principles of American Liberty according to Thomas Jefferson.

Quotes on Liberty and Virtue
"Public virtue cannot exist in a nation without private, and public virtue is the only foundation of republics." John Adams

Thomas Jefferson:"A Defense of His Character"
Recent DNA evidence has been used to discredit Jefferson's moral character -- A brief history of the original accusations and editorial comments on the evidence and the light in which to judge.

Sidney's "The Good vs. Bad Magistrate"
Sidney's ageless description and analysis of the qualities and characteristics of a good magistrate (political leader) vs. a bad one (From "Discourses Concerning Government") (Also quoted in Cato's Letters No. 37 ).

Quotes from Sidney's "Court Maxims"
The manuscript of Sidney's Court Maxims, encapsulating his political philosophy of republicanism and liberty, was not discovered until the 1970's in Warwick Castle. A worthy companion to his "Discourses." First published in 1996.

Patrick Henry: "Give me liberty or give me death!"
Partick Henry's firery speech to the Virginia legislature delivered March 23, 1775, became a watershed to the Revolutionary War.

Thomas Paine: "Common Sense"
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", published February 14, 1776, was the most widely read pamphlet of the American Revolution.

Abraham Lincoln: Quotes on the Constitution
Excerpts from Lincoln's writings which communicate his deep sentiments regarding the Constitution and its rightful place in American life.

Abraham Lincoln: "Gettysburg Address"
Lincoln's moving speech delivered at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, November 19, 1863.

Abraham Lincoln: "The Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions"
Lincoln's speech delivered January 27, 1838 at the Young Men’s Lyceum of Springfield, Illinois is credited with launching his political career.
A significant discourse on a topic yet relevant to our times.

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