Displaying 1 of 1 2020 Author: Ricks, Thomas E., author. Title: First principles : what america's founders learned from the greeks and romans and how that shaped our country / Thomas E. Ricks. Edition: Unabridged. Publisher, Date: [New York] : HarperCollins, [2020] Format: Audio Book on CD, Audio Books, Nonmusical Sound Recording, Sound Recording Description: 10 audio discs (12 hr.) ; 4 3/4 in. digital optical 1.4 m/s audio file CD audio Summary: This book follows George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison from their youths to their adult lives, as they grappled with questions of independence and forming and keeping a new nation. Ricks reveals the effect of the ancient world on each man and how that shaped our constitution and government. Subjects: Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Philosophy. Adams, John, 1735-1826 -- Philosophy. Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 -- Philosophy. Madison, James, 1751-1836 -- Philosophy. Political science -- United States -- History -- 18th century. Classical literature -- Influence. Classicism -- United States -- History -- 18th century. Philosophy, Ancient -- Influence. Presidents -- United States -- Knowledge and learning. United States -- Civilization -- Classical influences. United States -- Politics and government -- Philosophy. United States -- Civilization -- Philosophy. Genre: Audiobooks. Biographies. Other Author: Lurie, James (James Harrison), narrator. Notes: Read by James Lurie. ISBN: 9781799944720 (sound recording ; Blackstone Library CD) 1799944727 (sound recording ; Blackstone Library CD) 9781799944737 (sound recording ; Blackstone Retail CD) 1799944735 (sound recording ; Blackstone Retail CD) Other Number: 1222052314 Control Number: 1542180 Course Reserves: 0 System Availability: 1 # Local items: 1 # System items in: 1 # Local items in: 1 Current Holds: 0 Place Request Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Availability Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1