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Drawing from Benjamin Franklin's published and unpublished papers, including letters, notes, and marginalia, Benjamin Franklin and the Ends of Empire examines how the early modern liberalism of Franklin's youthful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...
| Otros Autores: | |
|---|---|
| Formato: | Libro |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
| Publicado: |
New York :
Oxford University Press
2020
|
| Edición: | "First issued as an Oxford University Press paperback" |
| Materias: | |
| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://unika.unav.edu/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma991002065499708016&context=L&vid=34UNAV_INST:VU1&search_scope=34UNAV_TODO&tab=34UNAV_TODO&lang=es |
| Sumario: | Drawing from Benjamin Franklin's published and unpublished papers, including letters, notes, and marginalia, Benjamin Franklin and the Ends of Empire examines how the early modern liberalism of Franklin's youthful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 |
