First principles : what our first four presidents learned from the Greeks and Romans, and how that shaped early America
by 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. Full description
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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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xxiv, 386 pages ; 24 cm |
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0062997459 9780062997456 |
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