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The making of the conservative movement

From TAC, Kenneth Minogue on Michael Oakeshott: The great British philosopher defined conservatism less as a political program; and Daniel McCarthy on the danger of popular sovereignty. The rich promise of history de-centered: A review essay on American conservatism. From Dissent, a review of Invisible Hands: The Making of the Conservative Movement from the New Deal to Reagan by Kim Phillips-Fein (and more). A review of The Conservative Ascendancy: How the GOP Right Made Political History by Donald Critchlow. Kevin Mattson on the conservative takeover of American politics. More and more and more on Sam Tanenhaus's The Death of Conservatism. A review of The Conservatives: Ideas and Personalities Throughout American History by Patrick Allitt (and more and more). Moderation is no vice: Peter Berkowitz reviews Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto by Mark R. Levin (and a response by Levin; and more). From Taki's Magazine, Charles Coulombe on the Old Paleos and the New (and a response). From TNR, Jonathan Chait reviews Goddess of the Market: Ayn Rand and the American Right by Jennifer Burns. A review of The Left, The Right, & The State by Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr. The Libertarian's Dilemma: Would you rather have Big Brother's hand in your wallet or his eye on your business? (and part 2)