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.
year: 2020
call number/section: 973.09
subjects: adams, john, 1735-1826, philosophy, jefferson, thomas, 1743-1826, madison, james, 1751-1836, political science, united states, history, 18th century, classical literature, influence, classicism, philosophy, ancient, presidents, knowledge and learning, united states, classical influences, philosophy