Classical Antiquity and the Politics of America: From George Washington to George W. Bush

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Classical Antiquity and the Politics of America Classical Antiquity and the Politics of America From George Washington to George W. Bush edited by Michael Meckler Baylor University Press Waco, Texas USA ©2006 Baylor University Press Waco, Texas 76798 All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission in writing of Baylor University Press. Cover Design: Stephanie Blumenthal Cover Images: Greece: Athens and The Capitol, c. 1880. Used by permission of the Granger Collection, New York. Interior Design: Diane Smith Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Classical antiquity and the politics of America / Michael Meckler, editor. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN-13: 978-1-932792-32-4 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. United States--Politics and government. 2. Civilization, Classical--Influence. 3. United States--Civilization--Classical influences I. Meckler, Michael. JK31.C53 2006 320.973--dc22 2006015944 Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper. in memoriam M. R. et R. F . M. ...