Franklin: the autobiography and other writings on politics, economics, and virtue

Benjamin Franklin is one of the best known and most widely admired figures in American history. His wit and charm make him endearing; his practical intelligence and commitment to middle-class virtues like thrift and industry make him admirable. Indeed to many he is 'the first American'. Ir...

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Main Author: Franklin, Benjamin 1706-1790 (Author)
Other Authors: Houston, Alan Craig 1957- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2004
Series:Cambridge texts in the history of political thought
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Summary:Benjamin Franklin is one of the best known and most widely admired figures in American history. His wit and charm make him endearing; his practical intelligence and commitment to middle-class virtues like thrift and industry make him admirable. Indeed to many he is 'the first American'. Ironically, this identification of Franklin with American popular culture diminishes the breadth and depth of his contributions to modern political thought. The present volume provides the textual foundation for a fuller understanding of Franklin's thought, and represents a major addition to the Cambridge Texts series. Readers interested in the Autobiography will find a new and complete edition based on the original manuscript. Those interested in the full range of Franklin's political ideas will find a selection of his most important letters, essays and pamphlets. Alan Houston's lucid introduction brings life to these texts and sets them in their proper historical context
Item Description:Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015)
Physical Description:1 online resource (lii, 381 pages)
ISBN:9780511806889
DOI:10.1017/CBO9780511806889