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, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020].
Format
Book
ISBN
9780062997456 (HRD), 0062997459 (HRD)
Physical Desc
xxiv, 386 pages : map ; 24 cm
Status
Washington Township Library - Adult Nonfiction
973 RIC
1 available
973 RIC
1 available
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Bernards Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 973.099 RIC | Available |
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Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 973.099 RIC | Available |
Chester Library - Adult Nonfiction | 973.09 RIC | Available |
Denville Library - Adult Nonfiction | 973.099 RIC | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Adams, John, -- 1735-1826 -- Philosophy.
Classical literature -- Influence.
Jefferson, Thomas, -- 1743-1826 -- Philosophy.
Madison, James, -- 1751-1836 -- Philosophy.
Philosophy, Ancient -- Influence.
Presidents -- United States -- Knowledge and learning.
United States -- Civilization -- Philosophy.
United States -- Politics and government -- Philosophy.
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Philosophy.
Classical literature -- Influence.
Jefferson, Thomas, -- 1743-1826 -- Philosophy.
Madison, James, -- 1751-1836 -- Philosophy.
Philosophy, Ancient -- Influence.
Presidents -- United States -- Knowledge and learning.
United States -- Civilization -- Philosophy.
United States -- Politics and government -- Philosophy.
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Philosophy.
More Details
Published
New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020].
Language
English
ISBN
9780062997456 (HRD), 0062997459 (HRD)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references 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, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
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, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
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, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 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, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2020.
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