Descrição
590 pp.; ilustrações a cor; 24 cm.
Conteúdos
Chapter One: Benjamin Franklin and the Invention of America
Chapter Two: Pilgrim’s Progress: Boston, 1706-1723
Chapter Three: Journeyman: Philadelphia and London, 1723-1726
Chapter Four: Printer: Philadelphia, 1726-1732
Chapter Five: Public Citizen: Philadelphia, 1731-1748
Chapter Six: Scientist and Inventor: Philadelphia, 1744-1751
Chapter Seven: Politician: Philadelphia, 1749-1756
Chapter Eight: Troubled Waters: London, 1757-1762
Chapter Nine: Home Leave: Philadelphia, 1763-1764
Chapter Ten: Agent Provocateur: London, 1765-1770
Chapter Eleven: Rebel: London, 1771-1775
Chapter Twelve: Independence: Philadelphia, 1775-1776
Chapter Thirteen: Courtier: Paris, 1776-1778
Chapter Fourteen: Bon Vivant: Paris, 1778-1785
Chapter Fifteen: Peacemaker: Paris, 1778-1785
Chapter Sixteen: Sage: Philadelphia, 1785-1790
Chapter Seventeen: Epilogue
Chapter Eighteen: Conclusions
Cast of Characters Chronology Currency Conversions Acknowledgments Sources and Abbreviations Notes Index
