"Politics and Government-United States." . . "Scientists Biography United States." . . "Statesman United States Biography." . . "Statesmen United States Biography." . . "Verenigde Staten." . . "Franklin, Benjamin." . . "Científicos Estados Unidos Biografía." . . "Estados Unidos" . . "Printers United States Biography." . . "États-Unis" . . "Impresores Estados Unidos Biografía." . . "To 1783" . . "United States" . . "United States." . "Scientists United States Biography." . . "USA." . . "Estadistas Estados Unidos Biografía." . . "États-Unis - Politique et gouvernement - 1775-1783." . . "Geschichte 1700-1800." . . . . "Hommes d'État États-Unis Biographies." . . "Hommes d'État - États-Unis - Biographies." . "Doubleday & Company." . . "BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical" . . "Biographie." . . "Statesmen Biography United States." . . "Scientifiques États-Unis Biographies." . . "Scientifiques - États-Unis - Biographies." . "Scientists." . . "Statesmen." . . "HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General" . . "Printers." . . "Printers Biography United States." . . "Imprimeurs États-Unis Biographies." . . "Imprimeurs - États-Unis - Biographies." . . . . . "A complete biography of the statesman and scientist, Benjamin Franklin." . "A complete biography of the statesman and scientist, Benjamin Franklin."@en . . . "The first American : the life and times of Benjamin Franklin"@en . "The first American : the life and times of Benjamin Franklin" . "Electronic books"@en . "Electronic books" . "The first American the life and times of Benjamin Franklin"@en . "The first American the life and times of Benjamin Franklin" . . . . . . . . . "The First American"@en . "Nonfiction"@en . . . . . . . . "The first American : the life and time of Benjamin Franklin" . . . . . . . . . "The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin"@en . . . . . "Biography"@en . "Biography" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "The first major biography of Benjamin Franklin in more than sixty years, The First American is history on a grand scale -- a work of meticulous scholarship and a thoroughly engaging portrait of the foremost American of his day. Diplomat, scientist, philosopher, businessman, inventor, wit, and bon vivant, Benjamin Franklin was in every respect America's first Renaissance man. The eighteenth-century genius comes to life in this masterwork by acclaimed historian H.W. Brands, whose access to previously unpublished letters and a host of other sources makes this the definitive biography. A much-needed reminder of Franklin's greatness and humanity, The First American provides a magnificent tour of a legendary historical figure, the countless arenas in which the protean Franklin left his legacy, and a pivotal era in American life." . "The first major biography of Benjamin Franklin in more than sixty years, The First American is history on a grand scale -- a work of meticulous scholarship and a thoroughly engaging portrait of the foremost American of his day. Diplomat, scientist, philosopher, businessman, inventor, wit, and bon vivant, Benjamin Franklin was in every respect America's first Renaissance man. The eighteenth-century genius comes to life in this masterwork by acclaimed historian H.W. Brands, whose access to previously unpublished letters and a host of other sources makes this the definitive biography. A much-needed reminder of Franklin's greatness and humanity, The First American provides a magnificent tour of a legendary historical figure, the countless arenas in which the protean Franklin left his legacy, and a pivotal era in American life."@en . . . . "Biografieën (vorm)" . . . "\"He was the foremost American of his day, yet today he is little more than a mythic caricature in the public imagination. Benjamin Franklin, perhaps the pivotal figure in colonial and revolutionary America, comes vividly to life in this masterly biography. Wit, diplomat, scientist, philosopher, businessman, inventor, and bon vivant, Benjamin Franklin was in every respect America's first Renaissance man. From penniless runaway to highly successful printer, from ardently loyal subject of Britain to architect of an alliance with France that ensured America's independence, Franklin went from obscurity to become one of the world's most admired figures, whose circle included the likes of Voltaire, Hume, Burke, and Kant. Drawing on previously unpublished letters and a host of other sources, acclaimed historian H. W. Brands has written a thoroughly engaging biography of the eighteenth-century genius. A much needed reminder of Franklin's greatness and humanity, The First American is a work of meticulous scholarship that provides a magnificent tour of a legendary historical figure, a vital era in American life, and the countless arenas in which the protean Franklin left his legacy.\" --Descripción del editor." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Politics and government." . . "États-Unis - Politique et gouvernement - Jusqu'à 1775." . .