Harry V. Jaffa and the Fight for America

In 'Harry V. Jaffa and the Fight for America,' Glenn Elmers offers an account of Jaffa's intellectual career and his central role in defending the principles of the American founding.

The book explores Jaffa's Straussian roots, his readings of Lincoln and the Declaration, and his disputes with rival schools of thought about modernity and historicism.

Elmers situates Jaffa within broader debates over natural rights, political philosophy, and American identity, showing how his teachings shaped the Claremont Institute's approach.

The work combines biography, philosophical exposition, and historical analysis to explain Jaffa's continuing relevance.

It also assesses Jaffa's impact on contemporary conservatism and debates over the meaning of the founding.