Athwart History: Half a Century of Polemics, Animadversions, and Illuminations: A William F Buckley Jr. Omnibus

William F. Buckley Jr. played a pivotal role in shaping the conservative movement in America throughout the 20th century. As the founder of National Review in 1955, he united diverse conservative voices and refined their ideas over time. Rather than being a theoretician, Buckley was a masterful popularizer, using his engaging writing style and sharp wit to make conservative concepts accessible to a broad audience, significantly influencing public discourse.