First principles : what America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country
(Large Print)
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Published
Waterville, Maine : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2021.
Format
Large Print
Edition
Large print edition.
Status
Port Angeles - Large Print Nonfiction
LP 973.099 RICKS
1 available
LP 973.099 RICKS
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Port Angeles - Large Print Nonfiction | LP 973.099 RICKS | Available |
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Adams, John, 1735-1826
Adams, John, 1735-1826 -- Philosophy.
Classical literature -- Influence.
Classicism -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 -- Philosophy.
Large type books
Madison, James, 1751-1836
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.
Adams, John, 1735-1826 -- Philosophy.
Classical literature -- Influence.
Classicism -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 -- Philosophy.
Large type books
Madison, James, 1751-1836
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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Physical Desc
689 (large print ) pages : map ; 24 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781432886097 (large print), 1432886096 (large print)
Notes
Other Title
1st principles.
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.