American Ideals: Founding a "Republic of Virtue"

I purchased this course because I love this period in history. The professor is extremely knowledgeable, however, it would have held my attention more if he had not read from a script and stepped away from the lecturn.

This insightful course is delivered with a passion and command that will certainly energize the student. The depth of the material was most welcome. It is profoundly important to understand the time in which the founders lived, and the history that affected their thinking. Your professor delivers all of this and more. I also enjoyed the presentation format -- standing at lectern presenting to an audience. I felt Professor Robinson was speaking to me, not a camera.

I am a retired law professor and have some experience of lectures. These are just first rate. A fine exposition of the underlying basis of our government and public life:The old Roman concept of VIRTU.Public virtue in service to the common good. Very,very well done..