ISBN: 9780520202689

In this engaging study of the much-loved statesman and polymath, Robert Middlekauff uncovers a little-known aspect of Benjamin Franklin's personality--his passionate anger. He reveals a f… Mehr…

In this engaging study of the much-loved statesman and polymath, Robert Middlekauff uncovers a little-known aspect of Benjamin Franklin's personality--his passionate anger. He reveals a fully human Franklin who led a remarkable life but nonetheless had his share of hostile relationships--political adversaries like the Penns, John Adams, and Arthur Lee--and great disappointments--the most significant being his son, William, who sided with the British. Utilizing an abundance of archival sources, Middlekauff weaves episodes in Franklin's emotional life into key moments in colonial and Revolutionary history. The result is a highly readable narrative that illuminates how historical passions can torment even the most rational and benevolent of men. Media >, [PU: University of California Press]<

ISBN: 9780520202689

In this engaging study of the much-loved statesman and polymath, Robert Middlekauff uncovers a little-known aspect of Benjamin Franklin's personality--his passionate anger. He reveals a f… Mehr…

In this engaging study of the much-loved statesman and polymath, Robert Middlekauff uncovers a little-known aspect of Benjamin Franklin's personality--his passionate anger. He reveals a fully human Franklin who led a remarkable life but nonetheless had his share of hostile relationships--political adversaries like the Penns, John Adams, and Arthur Lee--and great disappointments--the most significant being his son, William, who sided with the British. Utilizing an abundance of archival sources, Middlekauff weaves episodes in Franklin's emotional life into key moments in colonial and Revolutionary history. The result is a highly readable narrative that illuminates how historical passions can torment even the most rational and benevolent of men. Media >, [PU: University of California Press]<

1996, ISBN: 0520202686

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[EAN: 9780520202689], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Univ. Of California Press. (1996)., Berkeley, Ca.], BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY, Jacket, Illus. , Notes. Index. ; B&W Illustr… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780520202689], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Univ. Of California Press. (1996)., Berkeley, Ca.], BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY, Jacket, Illus. , Notes. Index. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 255 pages; Franklin's enmemies were made in politics, such as John Adams, Arthur Lee and Thomas Penn (son of William Penn)<

ISBN: 9780520202689

University of California Press. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.… Mehr…

University of California Press. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., University of California Press<

ISBN: 9780520202689

Hardcover book. 274 pages. Published by University of California Press Media > Book, [PU: University of California Press]