Greeks and Romans bearing gifts : how the ancients inspired the Founding Fathers

Greeks and Romans bearing gifts : how the ancients inspired the Founding Fathers / Carl J. Richard.

Author/creator	Richard, Carl J.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, ©2008.
Description	xi, 203 pages : maps ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	Political science--United States --History --18th century. Political science--Greece --History. Political science--Italy --Rome --History. Philosophy, American--18th century. Founding Fathers of the United States. Civilization, Classical.

Contents	The storytellers and the founders -- Sparta and individual rights -- The Persian wars and the superiority of republican government -- Athens and the perils of democracy -- The fall of Greece and the need for a strong central government -- Early Rome and republican virtue -- The fall of the Roman republic and the need for vigilance -- The Roman emperors and the preciousness of liberty.
Local note	Little-305131060545X
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-193) and indexes.
LCCN	2007039018
ISBN	9780742556232 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN	0742556239 (cloth : alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	JA 84.U5 R484 2008	✔ Available	Place Hold