First Principles
Thomas Ricks delves into the intellectual bedrock of America's founding, revealing how a deep engagement with Greek and Roman thought profoundly shaped the nation's architects. He shows how figures like Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison drew not just from Enlightenment thinkers but from classical philosophers and historians, using these ancient ideals to grapple with independence and nation-building. This is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the enduring, yet often overlooked, classical influences on American governance and ideals.
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