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Greeks & Romans Bearing Gifts: How The Ancients Inspired The Founding Fathers
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This Lively And Engaging Book Is The Only Popular Work To Explore The Profound Impact Of Ancient Greece And Rome On The Founding Fathers. The Classical Education They Imbibed As Young Students Inspired Them To Undertake The American Revolution And Influenced Their Approach To A Host Of Constitutional And Practical Issues Crucial To The Shaping Of The New American Republic. Recounting The Stirring Stories The Founders Encountered In Their Favorite Histories Of Greece And Rome, Renowned Scholar Carl J. Richard Explores What They Learned From These Vivid Tales And How They Applied These Lessons To Their Own Heroic Quest To Win American Independence And Establish A Durable Republic. Richard Explains How The Founders Learned The Importance Of Individual Rights From The Absence Of Those Rights In Sparta, The Superiority Of Republican Government To Monarchy From The Greek Victory Over The Persians, The Perils Of Democracy From The Instability Of Athens, The Need For A Strong Central Government From The Fall Of Greece To Macedon And Rome, The Importance Of Virtue To The Success Of A Republic From Early Rome, The Need For Eternal Vigilance Against Ambitious Individuals From The Fall Of The Roman Republic, And The Preciousness Of Liberty From Its Destruction By The Roman Emperors. Crucial To The Decisions That Shaped The United States, These Lessons Remain Invaluable Today For Every Citizen Concerned With America'S Future Course.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Greeks & Romans Bearing Gifts'? A: This book explores the influence of Ancient Greece and Rome on the Founding Fathers of the United States, detailing how their classical education inspired the American Revolution and shaped constitutional issues.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Greeks & Romans Bearing Gifts'? A: The book is authored by Carl J. Richard, a renowned scholar with expertise in classical history.
- Q: What are the key lessons from Ancient Greece and Rome discussed in the book? A: The book highlights various lessons, including the importance of individual rights, the superiority of republican government, the perils of democracy, and the need for virtue and vigilance in maintaining a republic.
- Q: How many pages does 'Greeks & Romans Bearing Gifts' have? A: The book contains 218 pages.
- Q: Is 'Greeks & Romans Bearing Gifts' a new or used book? A: This product is listed as a new book.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Greeks & Romans Bearing Gifts' published? A: The book was published on October 16, 2009.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Greeks & Romans Bearing Gifts'? A: The book covers the historical impact of ancient civilizations on American political thought, including discussions on government, rights, and the role of virtue in a republic.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone not familiar with classical history? A: Yes, the book is written in an engaging and accessible manner, making it suitable for readers without a deep background in classical history.
- Q: Can I find this book in different editions? A: Yes, the book is available in different editions, including the 35991st edition mentioned in the product details.