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About Bradley J. Birzer
Bradley J. Birzer is Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies and Professor of History, Hillsdale College and author of several books, including award-winning biographies of J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Christopher Dawson, and Russell Kirk. His latest books are The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Experiment in Liberty (forthcoming in May 2026) and Tolkien and the Inklings: Men of the West (forthcoming in November 2026).
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10 Things You Should Know About the American Founding

July 3, 2014 Bradley J. Birzer 1

In 1776, numerous individuals, families, committees, congregations, localities, and states had already proclaimed their independence, and almost no remaining imperial structure could continue to operate with any legitimacy in what would very soon become 13 […]

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The Music of Glass Hammer: An Appreciation

March 9, 2014 Bradley J. Birzer 0

A scratchy LP, probably on a phonograph player from the 1930s or so, begins playing and a man clears his throat. Horns and woodwinds slowly swell and unveil, coming into tune in the background, finding […]

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Dawson’s Christendom and the Catholic Intellectual Life

June 7, 2013 Bradley J. Birzer 0

As it turned out, the Christendom trilogy served as the last great work of English-Welsh historian and man of letters Christopher Dawson (1889-1970).  Sort of.  The trilogy derived, originally, from lectures Dawson had delivered while […]

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Sola Gratia: The “Prog” Foolishness of Neal Morse

September 11, 2012 Bradley J. Birzer 1

As progressive rock continues to regain ground in terms of sales and respectability, Neal Morse’s name simultaneously gains increasing recognition in our larger culture as well. As well it should. Morse has served as one […]

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10 Things You Should Know About the American Founding

July 3, 2012 Bradley J. Birzer 0

In 1776, numerous individuals, families, committees, congregations, localities, and states had already proclaimed their independence, and almost no remaining imperial structure could continue to operate with any legitimacy in what would very soon become thirteen […]

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