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First principles : what America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country Cover Image Book Book

First principles : what America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country / Thomas E. Ricks.

Ricks, Thomas E., (author.).

Summary:

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780062997456
  • ISBN: 0062997459
  • Physical Description: xxiv, 386 pages : map ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020]

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-369) and index.

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Subject: Washington, George, 1732-1799 > Philosophy.
Adams, John, 1735-1826 > Philosophy.
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 > Philosophy.
Madison, James, 1751-1836 > Philosophy.
Presidents > United States > Knowledge and learning.
Political science > United States > History > 18th century.
Classical literature > Influence.
Classicism > United States > History > 18th century.
Philosophy, Ancient > Influence.
Presidents > United States > Knowledge and learning.
United States > Civilization > Classical influences.
United States > Politics and government > Philosophy.
United States > Civilization > Philosophy.
Genre: Biographies.

Available copies

  • 21 of 21 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.

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  • 2 current holds with 21 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
North Kansas City Public Library 973.099 RICKS 2020 (Text) 0001002379939 Nonfiction Available -

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