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Reviewed on July 1, 2018 | Social Sciences
Bunker (An Empire on the Edge) indicates that little is known about Benjamin Franklin's (1706–90) early years—the meager information in his autobiography is marginally reliable. Here, the author focuses on the family members, philosophers, preachers, writers, business and scholarly colleagues, and Franklin's own accomplishments and failures that influenced his philosophy, self-expression, and work ethic. Franklin's flig...Log In or Sign Up to Read More