First principles : what America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country
(Large Print)
Author
Published
Waterville, Maine : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2021.
ISBN
9781432886097, 1432886096
Physical Desc
689 (large print ) pages : map ; 24 cm
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge - Large Print | LP 320.5097 Ricks | On Shelf |
| Lexington - Large Print | LARGE TYPE 973.099 R | On Shelf |
| Lincoln - Adult | LT 320.5 Ricks | On Shelf |
| Needham - Large Print | LARGE PRINT 973.09 R | On Shelf |
| Norwood - Large Print | LARGE TYPE 973.099 Ricks | On Shelf |
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Published
Waterville, Maine : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2021.
Format
Large Print
Language
English
ISBN
9781432886097, 1432886096
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 535-685).
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.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Adams, John, -- 1735-1826 -- Philosophy.
Biography.
Classical literature -- Influence.
Classicism -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Jefferson, Thomas, -- 1743-1826 -- Philosophy.
Large type books.
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.
Biography.
Classical literature -- Influence.
Classicism -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Jefferson, Thomas, -- 1743-1826 -- Philosophy.
Large type books.
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.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ricks, T. E. (2021). First principles: what America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country . Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ricks, Thomas E.. 2021. First Principles: What America's Founders Learned From the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country. Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company.
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 Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2021.
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 Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2021.
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