From Hamilton’s schemes to today’s psychological warfare, history shows a clear pattern: federal power grows at the expense of individual liberty. The books below expose how government has manipulated, taxed, propagandized, and even waged war against its own citizens. Each one offers a different window into the state’s relentless pursuit of control—and why defending freedom has never been more urgent.
Hamilton’s Curse
Alexander Hamilton used lies and elite connections to expand government power—creating the imperial presidency, national debt, central banking, and oppressive taxes. Hamilton’s Curse exposes how his vision still burdens Americans today with boom-and-bust cycles, cronyism, and runaway federal control. A sharp reminder of why Jefferson’s warnings against Hamilton still matter.
It is Dangerous to be Right When the Government is Wrong: The Case for Personal Freedom
Judge Andrew Napolitano makes the case for freedom—plain and simple. In It Is Dangerous to Be Right When the Government Is Wrong, he shows how the U.S. government has repeatedly trampled the liberties it was meant to protect. With clarity and conviction, Napolitano reminds us that real freedom comes not from government, but from our humanity itself.
First published in 1932, Garet Garrett’s Insatiable Government tore into both Hoover and Roosevelt for their obsession with power. His Saturday Evening Post articles drove the New Dealers mad—and for good reason. Garrett’s warnings about the state’s hunger for control read like prophecy today, making this collection as urgent now as it was nearly a century ago.
Governments don’t just pass laws—they shape minds. PsyWar uncovers the history of propaganda, censorship, and psychological operations aimed at keeping people obedient. From mass media manipulation to modern “psyops,” this book reveals how power elites wage war on truth—and how citizens can fight back.