First principles: what America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country
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New York, NY: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, ©2020.
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First edition.
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xxiv, 386 pages : map ; 24 cm
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Examines how the educations of America's first four presidents, and in particular their scholarly devotion to ancient Greek and Roman classics, informed the beliefs and ideals that shaped the nation's constitution and government.
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Adams, John, -- 1735-1826 -- Philosophy.
Classical literature -- Influence.
Classicism -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Jefferson, Thomas, -- 1743-1826 -- Philosophy.
Madison, James, -- 1751-1836 -- Philosophy.
Philosophy, Ancient -- Influence.
Political science -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Presidents -- United States -- Knowledge and learning.
United States -- Civilization -- Classical influences.
United States -- Civilization -- Philosophy.
United States -- Politics and government -- Philosophy.
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Philosophy.
Classical literature -- Influence.
Classicism -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Jefferson, Thomas, -- 1743-1826 -- Philosophy.
Madison, James, -- 1751-1836 -- Philosophy.
Philosophy, Ancient -- Influence.
Political science -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Presidents -- United States -- Knowledge and learning.
United States -- Civilization -- Classical influences.
United States -- Civilization -- Philosophy.
United States -- Politics and government -- Philosophy.
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Philosophy.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780062997456, 0062997459
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-369) and index.
Description
Examines how the educations of America's first four presidents, and in particular their scholarly devotion to ancient Greek and Roman classics, informed the beliefs and ideals that shaped the nation's constitution and government.
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Ricks, T. E. (2020). First principles: what America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country. First edition. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Ricks, Thomas E.. 2020. First Principles: What America's Founders Learned From the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Ricks, Thomas E., First Principles: What America's Founders Learned From the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2020.
MLA Citation (style guide)Ricks, Thomas E.. First Principles: What America's Founders Learned From the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country. First edition. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2020.
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