The Political Philosophy of Benjamin Franklin

by Lorraine Smith Pangle

Book Overview

The most famous man of his age, Benjamin Franklin was an individual of many talents and accomplishments. He invented the wood-burning stove and the lightning rod, he wrote Poor Richard's Almanac and The Way to Wealth, and he traveled the world as a diplomat. But it was in politics that Franklin made his greatest impact.

Franklin's political writings are full of fascinating reflections on human nature, on the character of good...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080188666X
• ISBN13: 9780801886669
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 8.5"