01502cam a2200325 4500 441592437 TxAuBib 20201214120000.0 200929s2020||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u bl2020052395 9780062997456 HRD 29.99 0062997459 HRD 29.99 TxAuBib Ricks, Thomas E. First principles [BOOK] : what America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country / Thomas E. Ricks. 1st principles. 1st ed. New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020] xxiv, 386 pages ; 24 cm. 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. 20201214. Washington, George 1732-1799 Philosophy. Adams, John 1735-1826 Philosophy. Jefferson, Thomas 1743-1826 Philosophy. Madison, James 1751-1836 Philosophy. Classical literature Influence. Philosophy, Ancient Influence. United States Politics and government Philosophy. United States Civilization Philosophy.