The Works of Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 4: Containing Several Political and Historical Tracts Not Included in Any Former Edition and Many Letters ... and a Life of the Author (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Jared Sparks

9780483883260: The Works of Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 4: Containing Several Political and Historical Tracts Not Included in Any Former Edition and Many Letters ... and a Life of the Author (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483883263 ISBN 13: 9780483883260

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A comprehensive collection of Franklin’s political and historical writings, newly annotated for modern readers.

This volume gathers important pamphlets, letters, and essays by Benjamin Franklin, many not published in earlier editions. It includes notes and context from editor Jared Sparks, along with a life of the author to illuminate the era and its debates. The selections cover foundational questions about colonies, governance, economics, and diplomacy during a pivotal period in American history.

Ideal for students, history buffs, and collectors, this edition helps readers understand Franklin’s ideas in his own words, with careful editorial guidance that clarifies historical references and significance.

Key political and historical tracts not found in prior editions
Letters and correspondence that shed light on colonial and early American issues
Editorial notes and a life of Benjamin Franklin to provide context

Ideal for readers of American history and those interested in Franklin’s enduring influence on political thought and diplomacy.

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