Franklin of Philadelphia

This book is a biography of Benjamin Franklin.

About the author

Esmond Wright is Professor of History, Emeritus, University of London.

Summary

This first comprehensive biography in 50 years has taken advantage of Yale’s massive edition-in-progress of Franklin's papers and of the many specialized studies inspired by the correspondence. Designed for the general reader, it is also a work for scholars, and includes an analysis of other interpretations of Franklin’s career and personality.

Product details

• Authors: Esmond Wright, Wright Esmond
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.10.1988
• EAN: 9780674318106
• ISBN: 978-0-674-31810-6
• Weight: 617 g
• Illustrations: 17 halftones, 1 map, and 4 line illustrations on 12 inserted pages
• Series: Belknap Press S.; Belknap Press S.
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; Biography: general, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General