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Synopsis
Your American Yardstick is a comprehensive book that delves into the traditional American philosophy of man over government. The author, Hamilton Abert Long, presents twelve basic American principles that underlie this philosophy. These principles are deeply rooted in the American culture and have played a crucial role in shaping the country's history and values.Long explores each principle in detail, providing historical context and examples to help readers understand their significance. The principles include individualism, limited government, free enterprise, private property, and the rule of law, among others. The author argues that these principles are essential for maintaining a free and prosperous society.The book also addresses contemporary issues such as the role of government in healthcare and education, immigration, and national security. Long provides a thoughtful analysis of these issues, using the twelve principles as a framework for understanding them.Your American Yardstick is a must-read for anyone interested in American politics, history, and culture. It provides a clear and concise overview of the principles that have made America great and offers insights into how they can continue to shape the country's future.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.