The Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal celebrates and defends the Permanent Things. Coming soon: America's School of Conservative Studies.

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Did you hear? This month a generous supporter has offered to MATCH every gift up to $5k for the Kirktober campaign in support of the mission of @ubookman: buff.ly/PECA0Az.
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Plus every donor will receive a new audio recording of Kirk's "Ex Tenebris," a great ghostly listen! Help @ubookman reach $20k and continue to review the books that build culture: buff.ly/MLnMl4e
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In his review of Hilaire Belloc’s “Charles II” and “James II,” Thomas Banks explores Charles II’s efforts to navigate religious divisions and James II’s failed attempt to secure greater rights for Catholics, which ultimately led to his overthrow.
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Kirktober continues! Through our once a year campaign to support reviews of "books that build culture" we're aiming to raise $20k for 2027 to help us expand our stable of writers, and publish 150+ reviews and essays: buff.ly/91QpZPP
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If you love reading @ubookman, show your support this month and receive an audio recording of Kirk's "Ex Tenebris," one of his best short stories, and a prime example of what some have called "Augustinian Horror." Join the campaign: buff.ly/91QpZPP
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"Whether a new or veteran educator, in the world of Christian education we must ask how do we learn to think about teaching from our Christian faith? What does a faith-infused endeavor look like?"
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Gil Barndollar examines the brutal realities of the war, from loyalist and patriot violence to the treatment of prisoners and civilians. In a year marking America’s 250th anniversary, Barndollar finds the book a timely reminder of the human costs of revolution and civil war.
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“Reformers often find themselves defeated not by external enemies but by the accumulated habits, incentives, and procedures of the organizations they serve.”
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And today, on Russell Kirk's birthday, we're excited to share there's a new book of Kirk's essays available this year, "On America" is available now from Creed & Culture: buff.ly/BhQx4C4
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Look what just arrived! And, on Russell Kirk's birthday. How cool is that!??!?
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Thanks to all who've joined in our Kirktober @ubookman campaign. With your generous support we plan to work with 30+ writers to publish 150 reviews and essays in 2027, reaching nearly 100,000 readers. Support reviews of Books that Build Culture here: buff.ly/91QpZPP
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And today, on Russell Kirk's birthday, we're excited to share there's a new book of Kirk's essays available this year, "On America" is available now from Creed & Culture: buff.ly/BhQx4C4
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“The American Revolution, or War of Independence, was a preventive movement, intended to preserve an old constitutional structure for the most part. Its limited objectives attained, order was restored.” (“A Revolution Not Made but Prevented,” 20) - Russell Kirk, from On America
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“Chris Rufo’s introduction reminds readers about the purpose of the university and liberal education itself: ‘To liberate the mind from ignorance and passion and align it with truth.’”
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Happening tonight! Join Michael Lucchese and @StambaughRyan at BOLD Cigar Bar & Lounge for a BOLD conversation next Monday (10/19), Russell Kirk on America: How to Understand the Legacy of 1776. Details and RSVP can be found on the events page: buff.ly/3k5Hyof
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Christian educators are asked to think beyond simply covering material, assigning work, and giving grades. Christine Norvell explores Smith’s approach to bringing Christian faith and teaching together through intention, community, hospitality, reflection, and care.
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Join Michael Lucchese and @StambaughRyan at BOLD Cigar Bar & Lounge for a BOLD conversation next Monday (10/19), Russell Kirk on America: How to Understand the Legacy of 1776. Details and RSVP can be found on the events page: buff.ly/3k5Hyof
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Nearly 100k readers a year engage reviews and essays from @ubookman, and all without paywall or ads distracting from the experience of Reviewing Books that Build Culture. Join Kirktober to support our goal of raising $20k this month, and get Ex Tenbris: buff.ly/91QpZPP
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