Franklin: The Autobiography and Other Writings on Politics, Economics, and Virtue - Brossura

Houston, Alan

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ISBN 10: 0521542650 ISBN 13: 9780521542654

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Riassunto

Benjamin Franklin is one of the best known and most widely admired figures in American history. His wit and charm make him endearing; his practical intelligence and commitment to middle-class virtues like thrift and industry make him admirable. Indeed to many he is 'the first American'. Ironically, this identification of Franklin with American popular culture diminishes the breadth and depth of his contributions to modern political thought. The present volume provides the textual foundation for a fuller understanding of Franklin's thought, and represents a major addition to the Cambridge Texts series. Readers interested in the Autobiography will find a new and complete edition based on the original manuscript. Those interested in the full range of Franklin's political ideas will find a selection of his most important letters, essays and pamphlets. Alan Houston's lucid introduction brings life to these texts and sets them in their proper historical context.

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Descrizione del libro:

Alan Houston seeks to bring clarity to our understanding of Benjamin Franklin's political thought by making available a full and representative selection of his most important political writings. The entire text of the Autobiography is included alongside letters, essays, pamphlets, and manuscript notes.

L'autore:

Alan Houston teaches in the department of political science at the University of California, San Diego.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0521542650
• ISBN 13: 9780521542654
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 442