A revision of the Original Rudiments of America s Christian History and Government - First Edition, Copyright June 1, 1968. Nation Makers: the Art of Self-government plants the Idea of America in the hearts and minds of Americans in each new generation and is not a history course although it imparts an important foundational understanding of all history. It is not a philosophy course although it deals primarily with worldview. It is not a Bible course although it inculcates Biblical principles for life-long discernment. Nation Makers is a course in reasoning designed to form habits of thinking along with opportunities to develop strong skills of articulation and application.Completely revised with student help, questions, charts, and inclusions with a companion teacher guide. This full-color book is expanded to 142 pages designed to direct discussion of ideas, as well as exercise reasoning skills.