Synopsis
Hook line: A vivid window into Benjamin Franklin’s private and public life through his correspondence and documents, newly printed and carefully edited for this edition.
Volume 8 collects Franklin’s private and official letters, scientific correspondence, and a wealth of documents now printed for the first time. The book also presents the unmutilated, corrected version of his Autobiography, offering a direct lens into Franklin’s thoughts, diplomacy, and daily work during a pivotal era in American history.
These pages illuminate the behind-the-scenes negotiations, policy debates, and everyday challenges that shaped the birth of the United States. You’ll see Franklin writing to ministers, diplomats, and colleagues, shaping alliances, trade, and ideas that helped define a nation.
- Primary, contemporary letters and documents from 1783–1784, providing unfiltered insight into diplomacy and statecraft.
- In-depth material on finances, diplomacy, emigration, and colonial-era governance as seen through Franklin’s eyes.
- The unmutilated and corrected version of his Autobiography, offering a fuller portrait of the man and his era.
- Editors’ notes and context to help readers understand the historical setting and ramifications of these papers.
Ideal for readers of history, diplomacy, and Franklin’s enduring legacy, as well as students seeking primary-source perspectives on the founding period.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This remarkable collection of writings and personal correspondences by Benjamin Franklin provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of America's Founding Fathers during a pivotal period in history. Spanning the years 1782-1783, the documents chronicle Franklin's diplomatic efforts as he navigated complex negotiations between the United States, France, and Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. Through insightful letters, journal entries, and speeches, the author offers a firsthand account of the political and diplomatic challenges faced by the fledgling United States as it sought to establish its independence. The book delves into the complexities of international relations, the interplay between diplomacy and warfare, and the personal sacrifices made by those involved in shaping a new nation. Franklin's keen observations and thoughtful reflections provide a valuable historical record and offer insights into the enduring principles of diplomacy and nation-building. 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 9781331620273_0
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