ALL OF THE GREAT ONES ARE WRITTEN

Eight classics for understanding our times (Marvin Olasky, July 31, 2003, Townhall.com)

Three weeks ago, I wrote about books before 1750 that those looking to avoid the tyranny of the urgent should read. One person who saw the list asked about books from the past 250 years that would help us understand: a) why America has become a success and b) why the 20th century was in many ways a disaster. I do have four recommendations on each topic.

Not only a great list, but books that you should buy in the nicest version you can find and keep on your most accessible shelf. Posted by Orrin Judd at August 1, 2003 4:35 PM