First principles : what America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country
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Ricks, Thomas E.,
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New York, N.Y. : 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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Published
New York, N.Y. : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2020].
Edition
First edition.
Language
English

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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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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.