Isaacson, Walter

Benjamin Franklin: An American Life

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ISBN 13:: 9780684807614
author:: Isaacson, Walter
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Simon & Schuster
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2003
Pages:: 589
Dimensions:: 15.75 x 4.32 x 23.37 centimetres
Genre:: American history: c 1500 to c 1800
Condition:: New
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Benjamin Franklin: A Life of Enduring Influence Walter Isaacson's biography of Benjamin Franklin is a sweeping narrative that explores the life of America's most fascinating founding father. From his early days as a runaway apprentice to his later years as a statesman, scientist, and diplomat, Isaacson chronicles Franklin's remarkable life, revealing the wit and wisdom behind his famous sayings and the practical ingenuity that helped shape the American national identity. This full-scale biography delves into Franklin's adventures, including his time in London and Paris, and examines the key events that shaped his life and legacy. Isaacson provides a nuanced and intimate portrait of Franklin, one that sheds light on the compromises and alliances that created a near-perfect Constitution and the alliances that helped forge the new nation's identity. With a deep understanding of Franklin's life and times, Isaacson offers a compelling and insightful exploration of one of America's most enduring figures.

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