Six Characters in Search of a Republic: Studies in the Political Thought of the American ColoniesRevised version of Part II of [the author's] Seedtime of the Republic. |
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Page 207
... Franklin touched with his kaleidoscopic genius must interpret the great man for himself and fit him into his own pattern . The subject of this little book is a case in point . Al- though an essay on Franklin as political thinker must go ...
... Franklin touched with his kaleidoscopic genius must interpret the great man for himself and fit him into his own pattern . The subject of this little book is a case in point . Al- though an essay on Franklin as political thinker must go ...
Page 217
... Franklin's activities as journalist were clearly subsidiary to his careers as printer , author , and community organizer . Even the unsuccessful Philadel ... Franklin's key career was that of politician - diplomat BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 217.
... Franklin's activities as journalist were clearly subsidiary to his careers as printer , author , and community organizer . Even the unsuccessful Philadel ... Franklin's key career was that of politician - diplomat BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 217.
Page 251
... Franklin's plan was preferred to all others and was adopted by the commissioners with few changes . Although he did not yet have a well - developed understanding of the federal princi- ple , he did recognize the advantages and ...
... Franklin's plan was preferred to all others and was adopted by the commissioners with few changes . Although he did not yet have a well - developed understanding of the federal princi- ple , he did recognize the advantages and ...
Contents
Apostle of Soul Liberty | 35 |
A Star of the First Magnitude | 79 |
Herald of Revolution | 116 |
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