Recommended Reading

National Center for Constitutional Studies www.nccs.net

Best site for overall resources on constitutional government, founding fathers, and other books on the principles of liberty.

Best choices for constitutional studies from NCCS

The 5,000 Year Leap – A good place to start. Explains the 28 principles of freedom a nation must practice to remain free.

The Making of America – W. Cleon Skousen
This 800 plus page book expounds on the principles and ideas of the founding fathers in designing our form of government. Direct quotes from the founders explains their thinking and reasoning as they debated and deliberated our constitution. Don’t let the size of this book intimidate you. Written in layman’s language, except for direct quotes from the Founders, it is an easy read.

A Guide for Learning and Teaching The Declaration of Independence and The U.S. Constitution – Joseph Andrews
For the serious student, this book uses original sources documents and applies the classical learning methods of the Founders.

Other helpful books on principles of liberty and proper role of government available from NCCS

The Law – Frederic Bastiat

Betrayed by the Bench – John Stormer

The Proper Role of Government – Ezra Taft Benson A quick read that summarizes the role and purpose of government. Not listed in NCCS’s catalog, but is available for purchase

Other Books and resources – available from most book stores and some libraries

Defending the Declaration – Gary T. Amos

The Revolution – A Manifesto – Ron Paul

Plymouth Rock Foundation – www.plymrock.org
Offers two excellent CD study courses on the Constitution

Constitutional Law – Paul W. Jehle

Institutes on the Constitution – John Eidsmoe

Dependent on D.C. – Charlotte A. Twight Not an easy read, but well-worth the struggle, the book clearly documents the federal takeover of the average American’s life.

Hamilton’s Curse – Thomas DiLorenzo Any of DiLorenzo’s books are well-worth reading

Many other books worthy of reading, but this is just a list of good books to start you off.

News Magazine

The New American – a bi-weekly publication – looks at current issues, publishes the Freedom Index, which scores Congressmen on the constitutionality of their voting record, and looks into the history of liberty with outstanding historical essays each issue.