Robert A. Taft has been neglected by some historians and
political theorists and vilified by others. Vigorously and
impartially written, this book analyzes the ideas and influence of
a great U.S. senator of the twentieth century. Here readers will
find a close and lively examination of Taft's convictions on
freedom, justice, labor policy, social reform, foreign affairs, and
the responsibilities of political parties.
Respected for his intelligence and integrity, Robert Taft was
considered the most remarkable public man of a turbulent political
era. He was strong and candid, yet was repeatedly denied executive
power. Despite this, he will undoubtedly be long remembered.
Drawing on many contemporary sources, including the Taft Papers
in the Library of Congress, Kirk and Mc- Clellan set Taft in
historical perspective. Taft's enduring significance to a normative
theory of politics is made clear in this careful study, which
includes extensive quotations from his outstanding speeches and
writings. Available in paperback for the first time, this edition
includes a new introduction by Jeffrey Nelson, who has been closely
associated with Russell Kirk.
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