DRIVE-THRU / CURBSIDE PICKUP

Passwords are now required to access your account. To create a password, select "Reset my Password" from the Login screen (email address required). For further assistance, please visit the Library Account Passwords FAQ page for instructions or call the library at 970-243-4442.

The Central Library will be closed March 31 for Easter Sunday. View all holiday closures.

First principles: what America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country
(Book)

Book Cover
Average Rating
5 star
 
(1)
4 star
 
(0)
3 star
 
(0)
2 star
 
(0)
1 star
 
(1)
Published:
New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2020].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
xxiv, 386 pages : map ; 24 cm
Status:
MCPLD Central Non-Fiction
973.09 R539f
Description

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.

Also in This Series
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
MCPLD Central Non-Fiction
973.09 R539f
On Shelf
Mar 2, 2024
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Bemis Lower Level
973.099 RICKS,TH
On Shelf
Nov 30, 2022
CMC Quigley Library
E176.1 .R53 2020
On Shelf
Feb 19, 2021
DC Hotchkiss Adult Non-Fiction
973.099 RICKS
On Shelf
Apr 14, 2021
EPL Non-Fiction
973.09 RICKS, THOMAS
On Shelf
Sep 1, 2023
EVLD Avon Public Library
973.099 RIC
On Shelf
Aug 28, 2021
EVLD Eagle Public Library
973.099 RIC
On Shelf
Apr 25, 2022
GCP NewCas Non Fiction
973.09 RIC
On Shelf
Dec 6, 2023
GCP Parachute Non Fiction
320.509 RIC
On Shelf
May 18, 2022
GRC Kremmling Non-Fiction
320.5 RIC
On Shelf
Apr 8, 2021
Gunnison Non Fiction
973.09 Ric
On Shelf
MRLD Montrose Nonfiction 900
973.09 Ric
On Shelf
Sep 5, 2023
Pine River Adult Non-Fiction
HISTORY / US
On Shelf
Sep 23, 2021
Pitkin County Library
973.099 R539
On Shelf
Jul 22, 2021
SRL Adult Nonfiction Staff Retrieval
973.099 RIC(Staff Retrieval)
On Shelf
Jun 30, 2023
SSCL Bud Adult Nonfiction
973.09 RIC
On Shelf
Dec 4, 2021
TELL WPL Adult NonFiction
320.509 RICKS
On Shelf
Apr 28, 2021
Vail Public Library Non Fic & Classics
973.09 RIC
On Shelf
Jan 7, 2021
More Like This
Other Editions and Formats
More Copies In Prospector
Loading Prospector Copies...
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780062997456, 0062997459

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [305]-369) and index.
Description
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.
Reviews from GoodReads
Loading GoodReads Reviews.
Tagging
Tags:

No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!


Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Ricks, T. E. (2020). First principles: what America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country. First edition. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Ricks, Thomas E.. 2020. First Principles: What America's Founders Learned From the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Ricks, Thomas E., First Principles: What America's Founders Learned From the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2020.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Ricks, Thomas E.. First Principles: What America's Founders Learned From the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country. First edition. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2020.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
Staff View
Grouped Work ID:
a83a7a51-a7ea-713b-9339-244a33a90f88
Go To GroupedWork

Record Information

Last Sierra Extract TimeMar 02, 2024 03:08:53 PM
Last File Modification TimeMar 02, 2024 03:09:09 PM
Last Grouped Work Modification TimeMar 28, 2024 08:38:41 PM

MARC Record

LEADER09859cam a2201393 i 4500
0011140702784
003OCoLC
00520210321084614.0
008200217t20202020nyub     b    001 0deng d
019 |a 1192358906|a 1202266880|a 1239767952
020 |a 9780062997456|q hardcover
020 |a 0062997459|q hardcover
035 |a (OCoLC)1140702784|z (OCoLC)1192358906|z (OCoLC)1202266880 |z (OCoLC)1239767952
040 |a YDX|b eng|e rda|c YDX|d OCLCQ|d VAMVE|d OCLCF|d MJ8|d VTU|d SMDRL |d MTG|d OCLCO|d IFK|d YDXIT|d UAP|d YDXIT|d TOH|d BDX|d JTD|d LIV |d ILPML|d ERASA|d CLE|d OCL|d COH|d GYG|d TXSCH|d HFU
043 |a n-us---
049 |a HFUA
050 4|a JA84.U5|b R487 2020
08204|a 973.09/9|2 23
092 |a 973.099|b R539
1001 |a Ricks, Thomas E.,|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n97056222|e author.
24510|a First principles :|b what America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country /|c Thomas E. Ricks.
2463 |a What America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country
250 |a First edition.
264 1|a New York, NY :|b Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers,|c [2020]
264 4|c ℗♭2020
300 |a xxiv, 386 pages :|b map ;|c 24 cm
336 |a text|b txt|2 rdacontent
336 |a cartographic image|b cri|2 rdacontent
337 |a unmediated|b n|2 rdamedia
338 |a volume|b nc|2 rdacarrier
386 |m Gender group:|n gdr|a Men|2 lcdgt
386 |m Occupational/field of activity group:|n occ|a Journalists |2 lcdgt
386 |m Occupational/field of activity group:|n occ|a University and college faculty members|2 lcdgt
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (pages [305]-369) and index.
50500|t Chronology --|t Prologue: What is America? --|t Power of colonial classicism --|t Washington studies how to rise in colonial society --|t John Adams aims to become an American Cicero --|t Jefferson blooms at William & Mary -- |t Madison breaks away to Princeton --|t Adams and the fuse of rebellion --|t Jefferson's declaration of the "American mind" --|t Washington: the noblest Roman of them all -- |t War strains the classical model --|t From a difficult war to an uneasy peace --|t Madison and the Constitution: balancing vice with vice --|t Classical vision smashes into American reality --|t Revolution of 1800: the people, not the plebes --|t End of American classicism --|t Epilogue: What we can do --|t Acknowledgments -- |t Appendix: The Declaration of Independence.
520 |a 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.
60010|a Adams, John,|d 1735-1826|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79105675|x Philosophy.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005065
60010|a Jefferson, Thomas,|d 1743-1826|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79089957|x Philosophy.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005065
60010|a Madison, James,|d 1751-1836|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80067022|x Philosophy.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005065
60017|a Madison, James,|d 1751-1836.|2 fast|0 (OCoLC)fst00055654
60017|a Jefferson, Thomas,|d 1743-1826.|2 fast|0 (OCoLC)fst00040754
60017|a Adams, John,|d 1735-1826.|2 fast|0 (OCoLC)fst00042531
648 7|a 1700-1799|2 fast
650 0|a Political science|z United States|x History|y 18th century.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008109697
650 0|a Classical literature|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85026706|x Influence.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2002005444
650 0|a Classicism|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85026714|z United States|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n78095330-781|x History|y 18th century.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2002006124
650 0|a Philosophy, Ancient|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85100861|x Influence.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2002005444
650 0|a Presidents|z United States|x Knowledge and learning.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85106480
650 7|a Presidents|x Knowledge and learning.|2 fast |0 (OCoLC)fst01075776
650 7|a Politics and government.|2 fast|0 (OCoLC)fst01919741
650 7|a Philosophy, Ancient|x Influence.|2 fast|0 (OCoLC)fst01060865
650 7|a Philosophy.|2 fast|0 (OCoLC)fst01060777
650 7|a Classical literature|x Influence.|2 fast|0 (OCoLC)fst00863517
650 7|a Civilization|x Philosophy.|2 fast|0 (OCoLC)fst00862931
650 7|a Civilization|x Classical influences.|2 fast |0 (OCoLC)fst01352347
650 7|a Classicism.|2 fast|0 (OCoLC)fst00863557
650 7|a Political science.|2 fast|0 (OCoLC)fst01069781
650 0|a Political science.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85104440
650 0|a Presidents|z United States|v Biography.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85106470
651 0|a United States|x Civilization|x Classical influences.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85139953
651 0|a United States|x Politics and government|x Philosophy.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2007100042
651 0|a United States|x Civilization|x Philosophy.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85139966
651 7|a United States.|2 fast|0 (OCoLC)fst01204155
651 0|a United States|x Civilization.|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85139934
655 7|a Biographies.|2 fast|0 (OCoLC)fst01919896
655 7|a History.|2 fast|0 (OCoLC)fst01411628
655 7|a Biographies.|2 lcgft|0 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/genreForms/gf2014026049
690 7|a PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical.|2 pr
690 7|a BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Presidents & Heads of State.|2 pr
690 7|a HISTORY / United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800).|2 pr
907 |a .b61882008
948 |a MARCIVE Comprehensive, in 2023.03
948 |a MARCIVE Overnight, in 2023.02
948 |a MARCIVE Comp, 06/2021
948 |a MARCIVE Over, 02/2021
948 |a MARCIVE Over, 04/2021
948 |a MARCIVE Over, 11/2020
948 |a MARCIVE Comp, 12/2020
989 |1 .i133040902|b 1220006570633|d gcnnf|g -|m |h 7|x 1|t 0|i 7|j 70|k 201029|n 12-06-2023 18:10|o -|a 973.09|r RIC
989 |1 .i13310915x|b 1160002942831|d vlnf|g -|m |h 1|x 0|t 0|i 1|j 70|k 201103|n 01-07-2021 17:17|o -|a 973.09|r RIC
989 |1 .i133324217|b 31526080366500|d epnf|g -|m |h 7|x 1|t 0|i 4|j 2|k 201114|n 09-01-2023 21:12|o -|a 973.09|r RICKS, THOMAS
989 |1 .i133398006|b 32104000124825|d pran|g -|m |h 1|x 0|t 0|i 0|j 2|k 201123|n 09-23-2021 16:20|o -|a HISTORY / US
989 |1 .i133410018|b 1030003654015|d cmg|g -|m |h 1|x 0|t 0|i 1|j 18|k 201124|n 02-19-2021 19:26|o -|a E176.1 .R53 2020
989 |1 .i133443164|b 1230003455923|d tlwnf|g -|m |h 3|x 0|t 0|i 2|j 7|k 201130|n 04-28-2021 17:43|o -|a 320.509|r RICKS
989 |1 .i13347205x|b 1060007226348|d eva|g -|m |h 2|x 0|t 0|i 2|j 70|k 201130|n 08-28-2021 15:15|o -|a 973.099|r RIC
989 |1 .i133472061|b 1060007226357|d eve|g -|m |h 3|x 0|t 0|i 3|j 70|k 201130|n 04-26-2022 00:04|o -|a 973.099|r RIC
989 |1 .i133490440|b 3482600227502|d srnfa|g -|m |h 5|x 1|t 0|i 0|j 18|k 201202|n 06-30-2023 16:06|o -|a 973.099 RIC(Staff Retrieval)
989 |1 .i134804399|b 1240058450900|d ssbnf|g -|m |h 10|x 0|t 0|i 6|j 7|k 201210|n 12-04-2021 17:49|o -|a 973.09|r RIC
989 |1 .i134834677|b 1110011961147|d mrlat|g -|m |h 5|x 1|t 0|i 3|j 300|k 201215|n 09-05-2023 18:19|o -|a 973.09 Ric
989 |1 .i134837587|b 1090061626016|d mpmnf|g -|m |h 15|x 0|t 2|i 8|j 7|k 201215|n 03-02-2024 22:07|o -|a 973.09|r R539f
989 |1 .i134912998|b 3325302016744|d dhanf|g -|m |h 2|x 0|t 0|i 2|j 300|k 201223|n 04-14-2021 21:48|o -|a 973.099 RICKS
989 |1 .i135204823|b 39948003601601|d grkan|g -|m |h 2|x 0|t 0|i 0|j 7|k 210126|n 04-08-2021 19:30|o -|a 320.5|r RIC
989 |1 .i135800134|b 31813006296239|d below|g -|m |h 2|x 0|t 0|i 2|j 300|k 210208|n 12-01-2022 02:05|o -|a 973.099 RICKS,TH
989 |1 .i137008235|b 1130003936006|d pc|g -|m |h 4|x 0|t 0|i 0|j 2|k 210321|n 07-22-2021 18:47|o -|a 973.099|r R539
989 |1 .i137022645|b 1220006699951|d gcpnf|g -|m |h 4|x 0|t 0|i 2|j 70|k 210323|n 05-18-2022 19:04|o -|a 320.509|r RIC
989 |1 .i139988488|b 1270001751279|d gugnf|g -|m |h 0|x 0|t 0|i 0|j 300|k 210908|o -|s |a 973.09|r Ric
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.ltiac in 2023.03
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.ltiac in 2023.02
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.ltiac in 2021.06
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.ltiac in 2021.04
995 |a Loaded with Marquis via m2btab.ing by garco on 2021.03.23
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.ltiac in 2021.02
995 |a Loaded with Marquis via m2btab.ing by Mesa County Libraries on 2020.12.15
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.ltiac 2020.12
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.b in 2020.11
995 |a Loaded with Marquis via m2btab.ing by Telluride on 2020.11.30
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.ltiac in 2020.11
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.b in 2020.10
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.acq2 in 2020.11
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.acq2 in 2020.11
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.msc in 2020.11
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.acq2 in 2020.11
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.migrate 2020.12
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.ven in 2021.01
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.click in 2021.01
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.ven in 2021.01
995 |a Loaded with m2btab.click in 2021.03
998 |a be|a cm|a cmg|a d|a (2)ep|a (3)ev|a eva|a eve|a (5)gc|a (2)gcn|a (3)gcp|a (2)gr|a (2)grk|a (2)mr|a (6)mp|a (2)mpc|a (2)mpf|a (2)mpm|a pc|a pr|a rl|a rlw|a sr|a (2)ss|a (2)ssb|a (4)tl|a (4)tlw|a vl|b 210323|c m|d a |e -|f eng|g nyu|h 0|i 60
998 |e -|f eng|a be|a cm|a cmg|a d|a ep|a ev|a eva|a eve|a gc|a gcn|a gcp|a gr|a grk|a gu|a gug|a mr|a mp|a mpc|a mpf|a mpm|a pc|a pr|a sr|a ss|a ssb|a tl|a tlw|a vl