TIME Benjamin Franklin: An Illustrated History of His Life and Times (Architects of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (757 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1603201084 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Clear and conscise overview of Ben Franklin - recommended" according to Paul F. Brooks. Architects of America TIME Benjamin Franklin An Illustrated History of His Life and Times. The follow comments are for the trade, full size, soft cover version of this title, which is identical to hardbound edition in all respects except for the price. This fully illustrated "life and times" provides a ver. There was a lot more to Ben Franklin! John C. Navarra I enjoyed the photographic history of Ben Franklin. I didn't buy it initially in stores so I bought it on-line. I thought I knew some on Ben Franklin, but I learned when his family came to America, that he lived in New York and Boston. I also learned about his wife and children. The book is divided into ti. "I Love Benjamin Franklin" according to historybooklady. What a fascinating man !! If you are a Benjamin Franklin fanbuy this book. I read it cover-to-cover and I enjoyed every minute of it.
He left his mark everywhere on the young nation and established a legacy that remains with us today in everything from our most important institutions to our sense of humor.In words and pictures,TIME Benjamin Franklin will trace his full life and tumultuous times, from his beginnings as a printer's apprentice in Philadelphia to his turns as a best-selling author, a world renowned scientist, a leading fi gure of the American Revolution, a lively (but prudent) ladiesâ man, a shrewd ambassador to France, and in his final triumph, a framer of the Constitution. Franklin's energy, his boundless curiosity, his questing mind all made him a favorite figure from the American past who feels in many ways contemporary.Writt
. He writes about art, architecture and photography, as well as other topics across the spectrum of culture. About the AuthorRichard Lacayo is art critic and editor-at-large of TIME
. He writes about art, architecture and photography, as well as other topics across the spectrum of culture. Richard Lacayo is art critic and editor-at-large of TIME