Classical antiquity and the politics of America : from George Washington to George W. Bush /
Although most prevalent and obvious during the early decades of the Republic, the influence of classical antiquity on American politics persists even into the 21st century. This study tracks the movement of classicism throughout U.S. history and illustrates how the ancient Greeks and Romans continue...
| Други автори: | Meckler, Michael. |
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| Формат: | Електронна книга |
| Език: | English |
| Публикувано: |
Waco, Tex. :
Baylor University Press,
℗♭2006.
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| Онлайн достъп: |
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=165237 |
| Подобни документи: |
Print version::
Classical antiquity and the politics of America. |
| Резюме: |
Although most prevalent and obvious during the early decades of the Republic, the influence of classical antiquity on American politics persists even into the 21st century. This study tracks the movement of classicism throughout U.S. history and illustrates how the ancient Greeks and Romans continue to influence political theory and determine policy in the United States, from the education of the Founders to the War in Iraq. |
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| Физически характеристики: |
1 online resource (x, 231 pages) |
| Библиография: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-218) and index. |
| ISBN: |
1429418370 9781429418379 1433709112 9781433709111 9781602581111 1602581118 1280621885 9781280621888 |