First principles what our first four presidents learned from the Greeks and Romans, and how that shaped early America

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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Main Author: Ricks, Thomas E. (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: [New York, NY] : Harper, [2020]
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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.
Physical Description:xxiv, 386 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN:0062997459
9780062997456
Author Notes:Thomas E. Ricks lives outside Washington, D.C., with his wife and children.