![]() Even so, they aid the modern reader trying to understand why and what the Founders did. These are decent for reference, but it may seem tedious to those who are not accustomed to reading chucks of original text from the founding era. Nearly every page has a quote by a founder, and if not a founder then one who praised, criticized, or led America. Skousen’s ideas are nothing new to those who know history, but they are conveniently placed into a singular book that is decent for reference. The 28 chapters which comprise the meat of the book are titled by principles that Skousen believes built and energized what is often called the Great Experiment. ![]() The actual first part establishes the foundation for the book, including the Founders’ basis in Judeo-Christian values, Anglo-Saxon law, the three branches of government, and the influences of certain Enlightenment thinking. The first small section of the book, just over thirty pages, is full of forwards, praise, and reasons for the book in addition to the actual introduction. Skousen’s book is divided into what might be called three parts. Publisher: National Center for Constitutional Studiesįor a book that has incurred quite a bit of hostility and derision, The 5000 Year Leap by Cleon Skousen is discerning, non-aggressive, simple, and direct in its explanation of the Founders’ ideas for forming the United States. ![]()
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