The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism

The Right by Matthew Continetti provides a comprehensive history of modern conservatism, from its origins in the Progressive Era to the rise of Donald Trump and the future of the Republican Party. He argues that conservatism began as networks of intellectuals but has evolved into a movement that faces tensions between mainstream acceptance and extremism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Basic Books

When most people think of the history of modern conservatism, they think of Ronald Reagan. Yet this narrow view leaves many to question: How did Donald Trump win the presidency? And what is the future of the Republican Party? In The Right, Matthew Continetti gives a sweeping account of movement conservatism's evolution, from the Progressive Era through the present. He tells the story of how conservatism began as networks of intellectuals, developing and institutionalizing a vision that grew over time, until they began to buckle under new pressures, resembling national populist movements. Drawing out the tensions between the desire for mainstream acceptance and the pull of extremism, Continetti argues that the more one studies conservatism's past, the more one becomes convinced of its future. Deeply researched and brilliantly told, The Right is essential reading for anyone looking to understand American conservatism.

The Right, by Matthew Continetti, delves into the evolution of movement conservatism, tracing its roots from the Progressive Era to the present. It explores how conservatism emerged as a network of intellectuals, shaping and institutionalizing a vision that evolved over time. However, as the movement faced new challenges, it began to resemble national populist movements. Continetti highlights the tensions between conservatism's desire for mainstream acceptance and the allure of extremism, emphasizing the importance of studying conservatism's past to understand its future. This comprehensive and insightful book is a must-read for anyone seeking to comprehend American conservatism.

Weight: 728g
Dimension: 163 x 244 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781541600508