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He was the foremost American of his day, yet today he is little more than a mythic caricature in the public imagination. Benjamin Franklin, perhaps the pivotal figure in colonial and revolutionary America, comes vividly to life in this masterly biography.
Wit, diplomat, scientist, philosopher, businessman, inventor, and bon vivant, Benjamin Franklin was in every respect America’s first Renaissance man. From penniless runaway to highly successful printer, from ardently loyal subject of Britain to architect of an alliance with France that ensured America’s independence, Franklin went from obscurity to become one of the world’s most admired figures, whose circle included the likes of Voltaire, Hume, Burke, and Kant. Drawing on previously unpublished letters and a host of other sources, acclaimed historian H. W. Brands has written a thoroughly engaging biography of the eighteenth-century genius. A much needed reminder of Franklin’s greatness and humanity, The First American is a work of meticulous scholarship that provides a magnificent tour of a legendary historical figure, a vital era in American life, and the countless arenas in which the protean Franklin left his legacy.
He was the foremost American of his day, yet today he is little more than a mythic caricature in the public imagination. Benjamin Franklin, perhaps the pivotal figure in colonial and revolutionary America, comes vividly to life in this masterly biography.
Wit, diplomat, scientist, philosopher, businessman, inventor, and bon vivant, Benjamin Franklin was in every respect America’s first Renaissance man. From penniless runaway to highly successful printer, from ardently loyal subject of Britain to architect of an alliance with France that ensured America’s independence, Franklin went from obscurity to become one of the world’s most admired figures, whose circle included the likes of Voltaire, Hume, Burke, and Kant. Drawing on previously unpublished letters and a host of other sources, acclaimed historian H. W. Brands has written a thoroughly engaging biography of the eighteenth-century genius. A much needed reminder of Franklin’s greatness and humanity, The First American is a work of meticulous scholarship that provides a magnificent tour of a legendary historical figure, a vital era in American life, and the countless arenas in which the protean Franklin left his legacy.
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The most complete biography for Benjamin Franklin and as I read on I found myself wondering why we have never known these facts about Franklin. So little time has pased by and we forget so much, H.W. Brands tells us what has been forgoten. I couldn't put this book down.
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Reading this I had remind to myself that it is not a fiction its a biography. Absolutely loved every minute of it. One of the must have books .
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A fascinating account of the approach towards Independence of the United States of America.
For me Benjamin Franklin is one of the greatest figures in the history of the world. His scientific achievements and his close involvement in world-forming events make reading this book a truly wonderful experience. I feel that I have learned a great deal about the man and the period of history he influenced so much.
Benjamin Franklin gained the admiration of his peers and this book will ensure he gains the admiration of all those who read it.
A remarkable man.
For me Benjamin Franklin is one of the greatest figures in the history of the world. His scientific achievements and his close involvement in world-forming events make reading this book a truly wonderful experience. I feel that I have learned a great deal about the man and the period of history he influenced so much.
Benjamin Franklin gained the admiration of his peers and this book will ensure he gains the admiration of all those who read it.
A remarkable man.
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