These are stand-alone classes with no particular order
The Foundation of Liberty
The 5,000 Year Leap, Skousen - plutarchpublishing.com (FOL special $15.00)
Models of Statesmen
Pick 2 of the 3 listed:
The Real George Washington, Allison
The Real Thomas Jefferson, Allison
The Real Benjamin Franklin, Allison
nccs.net ($40.00 for the set)
Yearning for Liberty
Wild Swans, Jung Chang - amazon.com ($10.88)
The Bridge at Andau, Mitchner - amazon.com ($6.99)
The Revolutionary Writings of John Adams
Selected Readings from The Revolutionary Writings of John Adams - libertyfund.org ($14.50)
I recommend that you read these selections first, and then if you have time, finish the book based on your preference:
a. On Self-Delusion p. 7-12
b. A Dissertation on The Canon and Feudal Law p. 20-35
c. Instructions of the Town of Braintree to their Representative p. 38-56
d. The Independence of the Judiciary p. 74-116
e. Novanglus, #1 p. 148-155
The Roots of American Order
Chapters 1-8 from The Roots of American Order, Kirk- isi.org ($14.40), amazon.com ($22.00)
Society, Polity and the Law
Chapters 1-7, 9-12, 14-18, 20, 23-24, 27-32 from The Majesty of God's Law, Skousen - plutarchpublishing.com (FOL special $20.00)
The Making of America
Pages 233-567 (334 pages) from The Making of America, Skousen - amazon.com
The Making of America (continued)
Pages 569-651 and 785-798 (95 pages) from The Making of America, Skousen - amazon.com
Colonial Origins of the American Constitution
Selected Readings from Colonial Origins of the American Constitution - libertyfund.org ($14.50)
- Read the Table of Contents
- Read the Preface
- Read the Introductory Essay
- Read all introductions to documents (the Table of Contents lists 80 separate documents. Each of those documents contains an introduction (a page or less)
- Read both New Hampshire Documents
- Read both New York Documents
- Read Georgia Document
- Read a total of 10 more documents of your choice from one or more states
Additional assignments for this text:
- Study your state constitution
- Study U.S. Constitution
- Write or outline a draft constitution and bring to class
A Luminary of the Enlightenment
The Spirit of Laws, Montesquieu - amazon.com or use this PDF Document
Read Books 1-14
Economics and Political Philosophy
That Which is Seen and That Which is Not Seen, Bastiat - amazon.com or use this PDF Document
American Political Writing During the Founding Era
Selected Readings from American Political Writing During the Founding Era - amazon.com ($43.97) (2 vols) or use this PDF Document
Readings: Read at least 125 pages. Your choice. Just browse thru the book and read what interests you. If you can’t purchase the 2 vols, read the associated pdf document.
A Study of the Federalists
Federalist/Anti-federalist Study Guide Pages 5-12, 49-61, 87-94, and 102-120.
A Study of the Federalists (continued)
Federalist/Anti-federalist Study Guide Pages 102-120, 211-225, 301-334, and 520-523.
The Founder's Constitution
Selected Readings from The Founder's Constitution, edited by Kurland, Lerner - libertyfund.org or uchicago.edu (free online) (Founder’s Constitution Vol. 2 pp. 1-67 (67 pages), Preamble, Article 1 Section 1, Article 1 Section 2 Clause 1, Vol. 5 pp. 43-218 (175 pages), Amendment 1, Amendment 2, Amendment 3)
Democracy In America
Order "Democracy in America" 2 volumes from Liberty Fund
Read Vol. 2 Selected Readings:
Part One
Chapters 1-2, 5, 9-11, 13-14, 16-17, 19, and 21
Part Two
Chapters 1-2, 4-6, 8, 10, 13-15, and 18-20
Part Three
Chapters 1-3, 5, 8-12, 18, and 21
Part Four
Chapters 1-4, and 6-8
Appendix Two
Pages 1303-1359
World Religions
TBA
The Coming Aristocracy
The Coming Aristocracy, DeMille - plutarchpublishing.com (FOL special $12.00)
Social Leadership: A Fresh Vision for Old Problems, Center for Social Leadership - thesocialleader.com (free download on home page, right hand banner)