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Author Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Title The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 3 [of 3]
Note Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Papers on American subjects before the revolutionary troubles -- Papers on American subjects during the revolutionary troubles -- Papers, descriptive of America, or relating to that country, written subsequent to the revolution -- Papers on moral subjects and the economy of life -- Appendix: no. I. Containing papers proper for insertion, but omitted in the preceding volumes -- No. II. Containing letters by several eminent persons, illustrative of Dr. Franklin's manners and character.
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Summary "The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics, and Morals of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin" is a philosophical and political compilation written in the early 19th century. This extensive collection is a treasure trove of Franklin's thoughts and writings, particularly focusing on his ideas about governance, civic responsibility, and the nature of human society. Given Franklin's role as a key figure in American history, the work delves into the critical political matters leading up to the American Revolution and beyond, highlighting the evolution of thought during a pivotal period in history. At the start of the compilation, the reader is introduced to the "Albany Papers," which outline Franklin's proposal for a union among the American colonies during a time when unity was essential for defense against external threats, particularly from the French. Franklin reflects on the difficulties faced by the colonies due to their disjointedness and advocates for a collaborative approach to governance that includes establishing a Grand Council. He presents arguments against partial unions and emphasizes the necessity for a robust central authority to facilitate cooperation and mutual defense among the colonies, providing a clear glimpse into the political landscape and challenges of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Subject Statesmen -- United States -- Biography
Subject United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources
Subject Conduct of life -- Early works to 1800
Subject Electricity -- Early works to 1850
Subject Physics -- Early works to 1800
Subject United States -- History -- 1783-1815 -- Sources
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