First principles : What America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country
(Audiobook CD)
Author
Contributors
Lurie, James narrator.
Published
[New York] : HarperCollins, [2020].
ISBN
9781799944737, 1799944735, 9781799944720, 9780063037298
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale Public Library - Adult Audiobooks | BOCD 973.099 RIC | On Shelf |
| Glen Ellyn Public Library - Adult Audiobooks | CD (BK.) 973.099 RIC | On Shelf |
| Indian Prairie Public Library District - 1st Floor | CD 973.4 RICKS | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Adams, John, -- 1735-1826 -- Philosophy.
Audiobooks.
Biographies.
Classical literature -- Influence.
Classicism -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
History.
Jefferson, Thomas, -- 1743-1826 -- Philosophy.
Madison, James, -- 1751-1836 -- Philosophy.
Philosophy, Ancient -- Influence.
Political science -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Presidents -- United States -- Knowledge and learning.
Sound recordings.
United States -- Civilization -- Classical influences.
United States -- Civilization -- Philosophy.
United States -- Politics and government -- Philosophy.
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Philosophy.
Audiobooks.
Biographies.
Classical literature -- Influence.
Classicism -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
History.
Jefferson, Thomas, -- 1743-1826 -- Philosophy.
Madison, James, -- 1751-1836 -- Philosophy.
Philosophy, Ancient -- Influence.
Political science -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Presidents -- United States -- Knowledge and learning.
Sound recordings.
United States -- Civilization -- Classical influences.
United States -- Civilization -- Philosophy.
United States -- Politics and government -- Philosophy.
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Philosophy.
More Details
Published
[New York] : HarperCollins, [2020].
Format
Audiobook CD
Physical Desc
10 audio discs (12 hr.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
9781799944737, 1799944735, 9781799944720, 9780063037298
Notes
General Note
Compact discs.
Participants/Performers
Read by James Lurie.
Description
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.
Local note
AUDIOBOOK CD
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ricks, T. E., & Lurie, J. (2020). First principles: What America's founders learned from the Greeks and Romans and how that shaped our country (Unabridged.). HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ricks, Thomas E. and James Lurie. 2020. First Principles: What America's Founders Learned From the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country. HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ricks, Thomas E. and James Lurie. First Principles: What America's Founders Learned From the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country HarperCollins, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ricks, Thomas E.,, and James Lurie. First Principles: What America's Founders Learned From the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country Unabridged., HarperCollins, 2020.
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