There's so much good stuff packed into R. Gordon "Rob" Thornton's new book, I couldn't take all of it in on the first reading.  It's one of those books you read several times and keep for reference "from now on." 

In making the case for Southern independence, The Southern Nation -- The New Rise of the Old South documents the economic exploitation of the Southern people and their region by agents of the Empire, from old times (not forgotten) to the opening of the 21st century.  It covers how the Empire's educational establishment has progressively dumbed down Southern children to make them docile subjects of the global mentality.  It clearly outlines the dilemma that Southerners face in the opening days of the 21st century.

But it also speaks to the Southern heart and mind, calling forth Southern traits and characteristics long buried, repressed or restricted in too many of our people.  Thornton reminds us, for example, that the Southern attitude of defiance is a blessing, not a curse, as the Empire would have us believe.  And you don't have to think about it long to realize he is absolutely right. 

Thornton sprinkles the book with other, similar truths we all need to be reminded of sometimes -- that a majority or even a large following is not necessary to win freedom.  That what we think determines who we are.  And that each of us must embark upon our own personal quest for freedom, with all that involves, if a larger movement is to be successful.

Indeed, Thornton begins with the idea that freedom must begin at the personal level, and he devotes a good section of the book to cultivating the personal attitude necessary to create a broader movement.

Once this personal attitude is strongly developed, it can be passed along to others.  Thornton includes a wealth of how-to ideas for spreading nationalist thinking across Dixie.  The book is crammed with suggestions, instructions and examples useful to both individuals and organizations.

It's a great book we highly recommend -- and our highest compliments go to the author.

180 DTS Rating: Five Compass Roses

The Southern Nation - The New Rise of the Old South by R. Gordon Thornton Published by Pelican Publishing Company, Inc. Gretna, LA, CSA