Francis Wilson: 10 books

Francis Graham Wilson was a central figure in the revival of interest in political philosophy and American political thought in the mid-twentieth century. While he is best known as a Catholic writer and conservative theorist, his most significant contribution is his original interpretation of the...

Conservative and liberal political impulses have contended throughout the history of the U.S. although there are no major Conservative or Liberal parties in the U.S. Instead, the terms signify general inclinations and prejudices encountered to some degree within all major political parties.In terms...

This book traces the emergence of the ideas and institutions that evolved to give people mastery over their own destiny through the force of public opinion. The Greek belief in citizen participation is shown as the ground upon which the idea of public opinion began and grew. For Wilson, public opinion...

An asteroid the size of Table Mountain crashed into what was to become South Africa over 2 billion years ago, marking the spot. The country’s history since then has always been robust and full of energy. This book takes you in record time from that moment, when the earth’s richest gold reefs were...

Colonel Jonathan: An American Story is an unusual work of historical fiction—more history than fiction. A deeply-researched story of a remarkable man and his remarkable family, who lived in remarkable times, and who left an impact that intertwines with the history of America and extends from the...

"A growing body of readers is rediscovering Francis Graham Wilson's tremendous contribution to the study of politics and humane learning. In this volume he offers an extensive assessment of the nature of politics and the search for order in Spanish politics, concentrating on the central figures...

Table Of Contents    The One That Got Away by Devorah Fox  Like to fish? How about a fishing story, with an unexpected twist?    Facades by Clare Francis  Violet is the beautiful daughter of a wealthy plantation owner, growing up with all the privileges enjoyed by her...

Eugene Field was an American writer best known for his children’s poetry—including the famous “Wynken, Blynken, and Nod”—as well as his for his humorous essays. This heartfelt collection of reminiscences of his friend by the actor Francis Wilson captures Field’s kind and witty personality and brings his legendary pranks to life.

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