In Their Own Words

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. The book consists of 10 chapters written by various scholars in history, classical studies and political philosophy, each chapter dealing with a topic roughly a generation after the previous chapter, starting with "Classical Education in Colonial America" by William J. Ziobro of the College of the Holy Cross, and extending through to the final chapter, "Platonism in High Places: Leo Strauss, George W. Bush and the Response to 9/11" by Neil G. Robertson of The University of King's College/Dalhousie University.