Recommended Reading List

I am a genuine bookworm. No; make that: book-HOG! I LOVE BOOKS! But I especially love good books about the history of the Founding Era and its Christian heritage. Below are some books that I have read that I have found both inspiring and educational, and I think would be of help to anyone trying to study early American history. Get ready for some eye-openers!

• Original Intent: The Courts, the Constitution, and Religion, by David Barton.
  
• The Question of Freemasonry and the Founding Fathers, by David Barton.
• Christianity and the Constitution, by John Eidsmoe
  
• 1776, by David McCullough.*
• The Bulletproof George Washington, by David Barton.
• The Life, Correspondence, and Speeches of Patrick Henry, by William Wirt Henry (Patrick Henry's grandson)
• The Life, Correspondence, and Speeches of George Mason, by Kate M. Rowland
  
• Benjamin Rush: Signer of the Declaration of Independence, by David Barton.
• History of the Republic of the United States, as traced in the Writings of Alexander Hamilton and his Contemporaries, by John Church Hamilton (Alexander Hamilton's son).
• The Intimate Life of Alexander Hamilton, by Allan McLane Hamilton (Alexander Hamilton's youngest grandson).
• John Jay: His Life and Writings (compiled by David Barton)
• The Bible Lessons of John Quincy Adams for His Son, introduction by Douglas Philips
• Hamilton: Writings, (edited by Joanne Freeman)
• Jefferson: Writings, (edited by Merrill Peterson)
• Washington: Writings (edited by Jack Rakove)
• The Book of John and Abigail: Selected Letters of the Adams Family (1762-1784).

* I would only on rare occasions sponsor a book written by a contemporary secular historian. But this book far exceeds what I expected from an interviewee of PBS (Pernicious Broadcasting Station). David McCullough in his book 1776 does not at all shirk from presenting the Christian sentiments of the patriots and their reliance upon God's favor and intervention throughout the course of the war. 1776 is a well-documented and heavily-researched chronicle of that year, and it renews the gratitude due to our forefathers who gave so much in the sacred cause of liberty.

I would also like to link to the huge recommended reading list, of a new "Friend of Liberty," Steve of The Cause of Liberty. Thanks, Steve.

Ok, ok; so let's say you DON'T like to read. Or, let's just say you like to watch movies!!! I don't know any Americans who DESPISE movies (especially good ones), so I will also present a small list of videos on this same topic. Here are some of my favorites:

• A Spiritual Heritage Tour of the Capitol Building (Wallbuilders)
• Drive-Thru History America (David Stotts)
  
• America's Godly Heritage (Wallbuilders)
• One Nation Under God (Coral Ridge Ministries)
  
• Keys to Good Government (Wallbuilders)
• The Role of Pastors and Christians in Civil Government (Wallbuilders)
• The Spirit of the American Revolution (Wallbuilders)
• Education and the Founding Fathers (Wallbuilders)
• Amazing Grace (a new favorite, but more about British history than American, although it is set during the Founding Era)