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First Principles

What America's Founders Learned from the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country
Summary:

The book explores the classical education and influences of America's founding fathers, examining how their study of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, government, and ethics informed the creation of the United States' political system and foundational documents. It delves into the specific ideas and writings from antiquity that shaped the founders' thinking on democracy, republicanism, and civic duty.

Key points:

1. Classical Education Impact: The book shows how Greek and Roman education shaped America's founding fathers and the constitution.

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