Benjamin Franklin and the ends of empire

Drawing from Benjamin Franklin's published and unpublished papers, including letters, notes, and marginalia, Benjamin Franklin and the Ends of Empire examines how the early modern liberalism of Franklin's youthful intellectual life helped foster his vision of independence from Britain that...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Mulford, Carla, 1955- autor (autor)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Oxford University Press 2020
Edición:"First issued as an Oxford University Press paperback"
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Sumario:Drawing from Benjamin Franklin's published and unpublished papers, including letters, notes, and marginalia, Benjamin Franklin and the Ends of Empire examines how the early modern liberalism of Franklin's youthful intellectual life helped foster his vision of independence from Britain that became his hallmark achievement. In the early chapters, Carla J. Mulford explores the impact of Franklin's family history - especially their difficult times during the English Civil War - on Franklin's intellectual life and his personal and political goals. -- from dust jacket.
Notas:Originalmente publicado en 2015
Descripción Física:XV, 426 p. : il. bl. y n. ; 25 cm
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. 391-408) e índice
ISBN:9780190090074
9780199384198
9780199384204