He was the most controversial American general in World War II—and also one of the most successful, courageous, and audacious. As a post-war administrator of defeated Germany, he sounded alarm bells about the dangers of Soviet encroachment into Europe. Politically, he was a lightning rod—an outspoken conservative who continually embarrassed his superiors with his uncensored, undiplomatic, and unrestrained comments to the press. He was General George S. Patton Jr., "Old Blood and Guts."

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The U.S. Navy is relying on a historic icon to remind the world of America's strength and courage. Since May 2002, all U.S. Navy ships have flown the First Navy Jack from 8 a.m. to sunset daily while in port. The temporary substitution for the Union Jack represents a historic reminder of the nation's and Navy's origin and will to persevere and triumph during the global war on terrorism. We invite you to proudly display this American symbol and send a message to the world that America will stand up to its aggressors and preserve liberty.

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The Confederate soldier was revered by Northerners and Southerners alike long after the war ended for what Philip A. Bruce calls “the high, the gallant, and the romantic aspects” of his character. Examples of character traits like these are rare in public life nowadays, but they abound on the pages of Brave Deeds of Confederate Soldiers. Bruce’s vivid account of numerous deeds of daring, bravado, cunning, and selfless courage by Confederate partisans during the great conflict will fire your children’s imaginations — and impress upon them the all-important lesson that some causes are worth risking everything to advance. read more

For more than a century the fate of the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley remained one of the great unsolved mysteries of the Civil War. The brainchild of wealthy New Orleans planter and lawyer Horace Lawson Hunley, the Hunley inspired tremendous hopes of breaking the Union's naval blockade of Charleston, only to drown two crews on disastrous test runs. But on the night of February 17, 1864, the Hunley finally made good on its promise. Under the command of the heroic Lieutenant George E. Dixon, the sub rammed a spar torpedo into the Union sloop Housatonic and sank the ship within minutes, accomplishing a feat of stealth technology that would not be repeated for half a century. read more

Thus warned Hilaire Belloc in 1936 -- long before the Christian West permitted millions of Moslems to immigrate and proliferate, building thousands of new mosques in the United State and Europe, including a huge one in Rome itself a few years ago. Belloc's essay on Moslems, together with five important and meaty Catholic Encyclopedia articles by scholar Gabriel Oussani in 1908, comprise this valuable new book. read more

For more than two hundred years, questions about the factuality of the Old Testament have led many critics to see it as little more than pious fiction. In this fascinating new book, noted ancient historian K.A. Kitchen takes strong issue with today's "revisionist" critics and offers a firm foundation for the historicity of the biblical texts.

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The history of Virginia -- central to the history of America. Of our first six presidents, four came from Virginia. It was the great Virginian, George Washington, who led the Continental army and presided over the Constitutional Convention. Many of our greatest Founders and colonial statesmen were Virginians. read more

Distinguished historian Edward Larson deconstructs the popular historical myths surrounding the “Scopes Monkey Trial.” Learn what really happened in the summer of 1925 when the forces of creationism and evolutionism collided in the rural south. read more

We are still caught in the lie that Darwinism is the only respectable scientific position -- and much of this pseudoscientific dogmatism rests on myths surrounding the enigmatic figure of Charles Darwin himself. Darwin would change the world with his theory -- but the popular perception of him as a disinterested scientist who arrived at this theory after painstaking and meticulous examination of the natural world is dead wrong. As Benjamin Wiker proves in The Darwin Myth: The Life and Lies of Charles Darwin, Darwin did not originate the theory of evolution. Darwin's singular achievement was to dress it up with enough scientific trappings to make it plausible -- a goal which he pursued out of a fanatical desire to strike a blow at Christianity and eradicate the idea that human beings were created in the image of God. Wiker shows that Darwinism, despite the shrill denials of many of its supporters, does indeed lead to atheism -- because Darwin designed it to do so.

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One of the first things Stalin, Hitler, Mao and other totalitarians did was rewrite the histories of their nations, remaking the past to foster their control of the present. The American Left has done the same thing in our country: most American history books - both for students and adults -- are riddled with PC nonsense that makes the Founding Fathers over into racist slaveholders, the settlers of the West into genocidal land-stealers, and the welfare state into the harbinger of the ultimate triumph of liberalism.

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Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, many attempts at explanation have been made -- but few if any have matched the analytical depth and original displayed by English philosopher and cultural commentator Roger Scruton. In The West and the Rest: Globalization and the Terrorist Threat, Scruton argues that to comprehend and combat Islamic terrorism, one must understand both the unique historical evolution of the state and the dynamic of globalization. Some highlights of his argument: read more

This extraordinary eyewitness chronicle takes you on a grand tour of America from the Revolution to computer chips. Bestselling historians Stephen Ambrose and Douglas Brinkley spotlight notable Americans and ordinary citizens, pivotal events and everyday life in a sweeping synthesis of the American story. The features befit the ambitious title: read more

Honor the crew aboard the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan, as well as one of our nation's greatest presidents, by wearing the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan Commissioning Ball Cap.

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When he was tapped to accompany President Clinton and carry the nuclear "football" that contains the top-secret codes the President needs in case of nuclear war, Lieutenant Colonel Robert "Buzz" Patterson was proud and grateful. He had already put his life on the line for his country many times as he flew combat missions over the Persian Gulf and Bosnia, and he was honored to take on this new and awesome responsibility. read more

Teach your children about God’s plan for America during its early years of independence. read more

Jam-packed with firsthand narratives, diary entries, personal letters, and patriotic songs and poems, the "Source-Readers in American History" series truly lives up to its ambitious title. Originally published at the turn of the century as a 4-volume set, here, back in print and available to Club members ONLY are volumes 3 & 4: How Our Grandfathers Lived and The Romance of the Civil War.

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The words of George Washington still inspire Americans. In this collection, compiled in 1854, you will find excerpts from writings and speeches that touched on such topics as: republicanism, civil liberties, taxes, states rights, religion, the Constitution, and honesty. read more

His case has been championed by Jesse Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Ed Asner, Mike Farrell and others. While on death row, he has published several books, delivered radio commentaries on NPR, given college commencement speeches via audiotape, found himself named an Honorary Citizen of France, and had his defense coffers enhanced by ticket sales from a sold out (16,000-person) concert featuring the popular rock group Rage Against the Machine. He’s a darling of the Left, championed around the world as a "political prisoner" of the "racist" U.S. regime.

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Compulsive compromisers may eschew such advice, but this unprecedented anthology of military wisdom confirms a stark, simple principle of effective military leadership: in war, winning is everything. Even when they were losing, the 20 legendary warriors whose words are excerpted here never lost sight of that principle. They also shared one overriding trait: a desire to "get their boots muddy" on the front. Together, their unrivaled understanding of the art of command and their willingness to lead from the front earned them respect and loyalty of those they led -- who were inspired to risk death. read more

This powerful and brilliantly illustrated book compiled by the editors of LIFE magazine is not just about the terrible attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 -- but also about America and its friends coming together in sadness, pride and resolve. From firemen going in amidst the rubble to a Frenchman in Paris holding up a sign that says, "We are all Americans," One Nation tells the complete, heartbreaking and often uplifting story through indelible photographs and first-class essays. Comprehensive in its scope, the book contains: read more