First principles: what America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country
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Waterville, Maine : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2021, c2020.
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Large Print
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Large print edition.
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689 pages (large print) : 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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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.
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.
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English
ISBN:
9781432886097, 1432886096
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 535-685).
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. (20212020). First principles: what America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country. Large print edition. Waterville, Maine, Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Ricks, Thomas E.. 20212020. First Principles: What America's Founders Learned From the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country. Waterville, Maine, Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company.
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. Waterville, Maine, Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 20212020.
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. Large print edition. Waterville, Maine, Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 20212020.
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