First principles : what America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country
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Published
[New York, NY] : Harper, [2020].
ISBN
0062997459, 9780062997456
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Glenside Public Library District - Nonfiction
973.099 RIC
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973.099 RIC
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Adams, John, -- 1735-1826 -- Philosophy.
Biographies.
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.
Biographies.
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.
More Details
Published
[New York, NY] : Harper, [2020].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xxiv, 386 pages : map ; 24 cm
Language
English
ISBN
0062997459, 9780062997456
Notes
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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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ricks, T. E. (2020). First principles: what America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country . Harper.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ricks, Thomas E.. 2020. First Principles: What America's Founders Learned From the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country. Harper.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ricks, Thomas E.. First Principles: What America's Founders Learned From the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country Harper, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ricks, Thomas E.. First Principles: What America's Founders Learned From the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country Harper, 2020.
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