Upstream, Alfred S. Regnery
Upstream, Alfred S. Regnery
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Upstream
The Ascendance of American Conservatism

Author: Alfred S. Regnery

Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach

Unabridged: 16 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/14/2008

Synopsis

In the 1950s, a handful of intellectuals, supported by several wealthy businessmen and a few editorial writers, set the stage in their writings and other efforts for what has become the most vibrant political and cultural force of our time. Veteran conservative publisher Alfred Regnery writes an insider’s account of the American conservative movement over the past fifty years, highlighting its most important moments and personalities. Offering a unique perspective and an array of personal anecdotes, he looks at each of the forces that made this phenomenon happen and how those forces have influenced American culture, politics, economics, foreign policy, and other sectors of American life.

About Alfred S. Regnery

Alfred S. Regnery is the former president and publisher of Regnery Publishing, America’s most successful conservative publishing house. He is currently the publisher of The American Spectator.

About Jeff Riggenbach

Jeff Riggenbach (1947-2021) narrated numerous titles for Blackstone Audio and won an AudioFile Earphones Award. An author, contributing editor, and producer, he worked in radio in San Francisco for more than thirty years, earning a Golden Mike Award for journalistic excellence.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gabriella on November 23, 2018

Book #17 — UPSTREAM by Alfred S Regnery of Regnery Publishing fame. Published in 2008. This book deeply examines the ascendency of American conservatism—culminating with the rise of “the Rembrandt of American conservatism” Ronald Reagan. It enforces the notion of the importance of fusionism/three-leg......more

Goodreads review by Betty on January 11, 2011

Provides a clear understanding and history of the development of the Conservative Party, the people , the views, ideals, and values of the people and the movement.......more

Goodreads review by Gary on June 10, 2013

Very interesting history of conservatism............more

Goodreads review by Ray on April 21, 2009

It took me a while to get started on this book, but once I got started, I found it to be quite engaging. While the author is a political conservative, the book isn't so much about selling you on the logic of the conservative viewpoint as much as discussing the timeline and history of the development......more

Goodreads review by John on November 19, 2008

I expected this to be a firsthand memoir from the son of the man who began the conservative stalwart Regnery Publishing. Instead, it was a surprisingly enjoyable tour through the history of the modern conservative movement in America. The autobiographical tidbits can be counted on one hand, and inst......more

Quotes

“Alfred Regnery’s book is marvelously thought out and marvelously executed…[H]e leaves the reader panting with gratitude for his accomplishment, and smiling for his felicity.” William F. Buckley, Jr.

“This is a valuable addition to our understanding of modern politics.”  Paul Johnson, historian  

“The rise of conservatism in the United States over the past half-century has been one of the most important political developments of the age—not only for America, but for the world…In all, this is a valuable addition to our understanding of modern politics.” Paul Johnson, historian

“Regnery’s history of the American conservative movement is very much an insider’s point of view. Both he and his father have been active players in the movement, helping to promote its ideals and meeting many of its major figures. Narrator Jeff Riggenbach is always clear, and his rhythms align well with Regnery’s prose.” AudioFile

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