The 28 Founding Principles of America: Illustrated Collector's Edition, Hardcover (Hand-Revised)

Endorsements

"How do we tell our children what kind of country America should be, and where our future lies? ...I am very pleased that the Chinese edition of 'The 28 Principles of America's Founding' is finally available. I hope everyone will own a copy, so we can discuss it with our children at the dinner table."
—Jiang Feng, host of the renowned current affairs program "Jiang Feng Moment"

"America's system perfectly guarantees the nation's leniency internally and its strength externally... I believe readers will draw more wisdom from 'The 28 Principles of America's Founding' and understand the true reasons for America's greatness."
—Zhang Tianliang, Associate Professor of Humanities and Sciences at Fei Tian College, USA

About the Book

America's prosperity and strength are not accidental; at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the Founding Fathers discovered the secret to America's success. So, can anyone clearly explain this secret? In 1783, after seven years of brutal Revolutionary War, the newly born United States faced internal and external challenges and a dismal economy. However, by 1905, the United States had developed into the wealthiest industrialized nation in the world. After World War II, the United States became an undisputed superpower. Dr. Cleon Skousen, a renowned American constitutional scholar and author, compiled these secrets to success into a book, which has remained a long-standing bestseller. This book is an abridged version of the English original.

About the Authors

Paul Skousen is an American constitutional scholar, author, and university professor with extensive and in-depth research on the U.S. Constitution and the socialist trends in America. He previously served in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and as a White House intelligence officer for President Reagan. He holds a master's degree in National Security Studies from Georgetown University and a journalism degree from Brigham Young University. He has authored 15 books.

Fang Wei is a seasoned media professional, American civics scholar, and high-tech specialist. With over 30 years in the technology and media industries, he has founded multiple media and tech companies. He hosts and participates in programs such as "Fang Wei Time," "Entering America," and the major historical series "Stories of American History," demonstrating deep research into American history and contemporary affairs. Fang Wei graduated from Fudan University in Shanghai and earned a master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Iowa in the United States.

Foreword

In 1783, after seven years of brutal struggle in the War of Independence, the United States was born. However, it faced both internal and external challenges, a bleak outlook, and no visible hope.

At that time, the central government of the United States was weak and powerless, the economy was dismal, the treasury was empty, and debts were mounting. Veterans were waiting for the government's promised compensation, but the paper money issued by the government was disregarded and depreciated like waste paper. Many Americans were deeply in debt and unable to repay. Starting in Boston, debtors revolted under pressure from creditors; when laws were introduced to protect debtors, creditors were angered, leading to another wave of unrest.

The American states were fragmented, and trade disputes were constant; New England in the Northeast even threatened, "We want independence!" Meanwhile, Britain, which ruled Canada, and Spain, which occupied Florida, watched covetously, ready to seize any territory that might secede from the United States.

On April 25, 1787, 55 delegates from 13 states gathered in Philadelphia for the U.S. Constitutional Convention. They are known to posterity as the Founding Fathers of America.

In sweltering Philadelphia, they cloistered themselves in a house with sealed doors and windows for an entire summer. Four months later, on September 17, they finally drafted a new U.S. Constitution.

The states gradually ratified the new Constitution over two years. Then, according to the Constitution, the Founding Fathers established the U.S. federal government, including the President, Congress, and Supreme Court, and clearly defined their respective powers. In 1789, George Washington was elected as the first President of the United States.

Within two years of the new federal government taking office, America showed a completely new face. Riots ceased, the economy stabilized, people were busy with production, and inventions and innovations followed. The young federal government quickly established extremely high credibility, to Washington's own astonishment.

From then on, the United States embarked on a path of prosperity and strength that spanned over 200 years. By 1860, the United States was a world leader in consumer markets, railway transportation, and industrialization.

By 1905, the United States had become the wealthiest industrialized nation in the world, producing over 50% of the world's high-end goods, including clothing, food, new homes, transportation, communication equipment, and various luxury items, with only 6% of the world's population.

After World War I and World War II, the United States became the undisputed world leader and superpower, leading global trends; the U.S. Constitution also became a model for contemporary democracies.

America's success was not due to luck or chance; at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the Founding Fathers discovered the secret to America's success. So, can anyone clearly explain this secret?

In the early 1930s in Washington D.C., a young man in his early twenties worked at the FBI during the day and studied law at George Washington University at night. He was surprised to find that he could not find a textbook that clearly and concisely explained the Constitution. He also noticed that new congressmen elected from various professions did not understand the Constitution and began to frequently enact laws that deviated from it.

This young man was Cleon Skousen. He later earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and became a renowned American constitutional scholar and author. In his search for this textbook, he read over a hundred books related to the Founding Fathers, thousands of pages of federal documents, autobiographies of the Founding Fathers, published articles, and letters. As he read, he found that certain important principles reappeared repeatedly. So, he meticulously recorded them and eventually wrote a book titled "The 5000 Year Leap: 28 Great Ideas That Changed the World."

In the preface to his book, Dr. Skousen wrote: "Never before have I felt such gratitude for their great character and wisdom... I felt the secret that enabled the Founding Fathers to make America free and prosperous."

However, today, more than 200 years later, these foundational principles of America have gradually been forgotten, and the United States has fallen into a great crisis – the two major political parties, one left and one right, cling to their own views and are at loggerheads. If this deterioration continues, where will America go?

In the winter of 1778, Washington's Continental Army lost Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War and was trapped in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. There, he received a divine revelation: "So long as there are stars in the sky and dew on the earth, the Union shall endure!"

So, how can this crisis be resolved to ensure America's perpetual existence? The answer is simple – bring America back to its founding principles. This is not only the "golden key" to transform America's misfortunes into blessings but also a path to prosperity and strength worth emulating for other nations.

To enable freedom-loving Chinese friends to grasp this "golden key," we have specially published this book, "The 28 Principles of America's Founding." The book retains the essence of the original work, reducing its length to less than one-third of the original, with more accessible language. You can easily finish reading it in half a day.

Now, let us embark on this journey to discover America's roots together.

Paul Skousen, Fang Wei

Table of Contents

What Did the Founding Fathers Envision a Good Government to Be Like?
Principle One: Establish Government and Society Based on Natural Law
Principle Two: Liberty is Secured by Virtue
Principle Three: Select Leaders of Virtue and Talent
Principle Four: Correct Beliefs Ensure National Stability and Longevity
Principle Five: Trust in God to Receive His Providence
Principle Six: All Men Are Created Equal
Principle Seven: Guarantee Equality of Rights, Not Equality of Outcomes
Principle Eight: All Men Possess Inalienable Natural Rights
Principle Nine: Adherence to Natural Law Secures Human Rights
Principle Ten: Sovereignty Resides in the People
Principle Eleven: The People Have the Right to Overthrow Tyranny
Principle Twelve: America Should Be a Republic
Principle Thirteen: Guard Against the Weaknesses of Those in Power
Principle Fourteen: Protect Property Rights to Safeguard Life and Liberty
Principle Fifteen: Implement a Free Market Economy to Create Prosperity
Principle Sixteen: Separation of Powers: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Principle Seventeen: Use Checks and Balances to Prevent Government Abuse of Power
Principle Eighteen: Enshrine Governing Principles in a Written Constitution
Principle Nineteen: Grant Limited Powers to the Government, Reserving Others to the People
Principle Twenty: Majority Rule, But Protect Minority Rights
Principle Twenty-One: Maintain Strong Local Self-Governance
Principle Twenty-Two: Rule of Law, Not Rule of Men
Principle Twenty-Three: Promote Education in Faith, Morality, and the Constitution
Principle Twenty-Four: Seek Peace Through Strength
Principle Twenty-Five: Treat All Nations Kindly But Avoid Entangling Alliances
Principle Twenty-Six: Protect the Family to Stabilize Society
Principle Twenty-Seven: Avoid Debt
Principle Twenty-Eight: Manifest Destiny – To Be a Beacon of Liberty

Book Details

Publisher: Genesis Press, USA
ISBN: 978-1-963236-12-5
Pages: 238 pages
Language: Traditional Chinese
Publication Date: First Edition October 02, 2024

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