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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.

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Camden County Library District - Camdenton 973.099 Ricks (Text) 31320003768491 Adult Nonfiction Available -
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