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9781932792324 Academic Inspection Copy

Classical Antiquity and the Politics of America

From George Washington to George W. Bush
  • ISBN-13: 9781932792324
  • Publisher: BAYLOR UNIVERSITY PRESS
    Imprint: BAYLOR UNIVERSITY PRESS
  • Edited by Michael Meckler
  • Price: AUD $92.99
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 28/11/2006
  • Format: Paperback (228.00mm X 153.00mm) 241 pages Weight: 381g
  • Categories: Politics & government [JP]
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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.
Michael Meckler (Ph.D. Michigan) is Resident Fellow, Center for Epigraphical and Palaeographical Studies, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
"This fascinating volume demonstrates how tenacious and multi-faceted has been the classical heritage for American politics. One discovers when and why Greece replaced Rome as the favored political model, how Thucydides shaped interpretations of the Cold War (and vice-versa), what classical studies qualify as Un-American Activities, and what Cicero thought of the line-item veto. There is also a nuanced and convincing treatment of the Leo Strauss and American Foreign Policy theme." -James H. Read, the College of St. Benedict and St. John's Univers
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