The Real Benjamin Franklin: Part I: Benjamin Franklin: Printer, Philosopher, Patriot (a History of His Life)/Part II: Timeless Treasures from Benjamin ... from His Writings) (American Classic)

by W. Cleon Skousen, Andrew M. Allison, M. Richard Maxfield

Book Overview

There are many Benjamin Franklins. Or at least he has taken on many different forms in the history books and conversations of the last two centuries. Some historians have shown us an aged statesman... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0880800011
• ISBN13: 9780880800013
• Release Date: August 1982
• Publisher: National Center for Constitutional Studies
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 1.1" x 5.9"

Customer Reviews

This is not a "Progressive" History

Reading this well written book on Benjamin Franklin makes me a little ashamed that I did not study harder in school and that I swallowed all the lies concerning this great man. Well documented and clearly demonstrates how this humble man rose to such prominence and played an integral part in the founding of our nation. Whether you are a student of history or merely a simple member of a tea party, you will find this book both inspirational and enjoyable. I highly recommend you read it and then add it to your family library.

Benjamin Franklin Review

Outstanding, well presented, and learned many thing about Franklin I was never aware of before.

GETTING TO KNOW GENTLE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

A FOUNDING FATHER, A PATRIOT, DIPLOMAT, FOREIGN POLICY EXPERT, PRINTER, AUTHOR,INVENTOR,and the list could go on, and on, and on. Franklin was so accomplished in so many diverse areas that it might be easier to list the things that he could not do rather than those in which he was expert. The Real Benjamin Franklin as presented by W. Cleon Skousen so artfully that you actually feel Franklin's presence as his words tumble off the pages. Along with The Real Thomas Jefferson, The Real Washington , The 5000 Year Leap *** this is a most wonderful way to get to know Benjamin Franklin, the man, just as, by his own words, he was. If you do not already know that anything carrying the National Center for Constitutional Studies (NCCS) label is bound to be excellent, I am sure that after reading Benjamin Franklin you will seek out other NCCS titles and experience the same pleasure.

Easy Read

This was a well written book. It was very informative. Easy to read.

Get to know the REAL Benjamin Franklin...

I really enjoyed reading this book. It is well written... even young children could enjoy the stories. Franklin was a remarkable man, he was a man of character. He excelled in many areas as a scientist, inventor, and politician. There are many lies being told about him today to defame his character, and this book will help you understand the REAL man!