Benjamin Franklin, Self-Revealed is a concise, engaging biography that uses the subject’s own writings to illuminate his life, character, and era. It presents Franklin not just as a statesman and inventor, but as a complex, humane figure whose public work and private virtues shaped a nation.
In this edition, you’ll see how Franklin’s good sense, tact, and humor helped him navigate courts, finance the American Revolution, and influence decisions at a critical moment in history. The narrative foregrounds his private strengths as a catalyst for public achievements, offering a clear picture of the man behind the legend without getting lost in long exposition.
What you’ll experience
- A focused portrait built from Franklin’s own words and the author’s critical framing
- Insight into his role as a key negotiator and financier during the Revolutionary era
- Clear explanations of the personal qualities that sustained his work across continents
- Context that ties his ideas and actions to the broader currents of 18th‑century liberal thought
Ideal for readers of historical biography and anyone curious about how a single figure can influence politics, science, and diplomacy through character and intellect.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides an insightful exploration of the personal characteristics that contributed to Benjamin Franklin's diverse accomplishments and success. It examines his virtues of courage, determination, integrity, and wit, which earned him both respect and popularity. Franklin's intellectual traits, such as his resourcefulness and humor, further enhanced his social standing and made him a sought-after conversationalist. The book explores Franklin's commitment to self-improvement, exemplified by his efforts to overcome the habit of dogmatic argumentation and develop a more open-minded approach. It also highlights his aversion to disputation and his belief in the power of silence and listening. Through its comprehensive analysis of Franklin's personal qualities and habits, this book offers valuable insights into the factors that shaped his remarkable life and enduring legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330855751_0
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 558 pages. 9.02x5.98x1.13 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1330855752
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 558 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25858851/1
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