| Description |
1 online resource (lii, 381 pages). |
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text file |
| Series |
Cambridge texts in the history of political thought
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Cambridge texts in the history of political thought.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chronology; Bibliographical note; Biographical guide; A note on the texts; CHAPTER 1 The Autobiography; CHAPTER 2 Plan of Conduct (July-October 1726); CHAPTER 3 A Modest Enquiry into the Nature and Necessity of a Paper--Currency (3 April 1729); CHAPTER 4 Apology for Printers (10 June 1731); CHAPTER 5 Rules for a Club Formerly Established at Philadelphia (1732); CHAPTER 6 Dialogue Between Two Presbyterians (10 April 1735); CHAPTER 7 To Josiah and Abiah Franklin (13 April 1738). |
| Summary |
Alan Houston seeks to bring clarity to our understanding of Benjamin Franklin's political thought by making available, for the first time, a full and representative selection of his most important political writings. The entire text of the Autobiography is included alongside letters, essays, pamphlets, and manuscript notes. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. |
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Statesmen -- United States -- Biography.
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Statesmen. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
Political culture -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
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Political culture. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
18th century |
| Subject |
Political science -- Early works to 1800.
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Political science. |
| Chronological Term |
Early works to 1800 |
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Political science -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
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Virtue.
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Virtue. |
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Social values.
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Social values. |
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United States -- Economic conditions -- To 1865.
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Economic conditions. |
| Chronological Term |
To 1865 |
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United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775.
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
To 1775 |
| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783.
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| Chronological Term |
1775-1783 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Early works.
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History.
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Autobiographies.
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Autobiographies.
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| Added Author |
Houston, Alan Craig, 1957-
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| Added Title |
Works. Selections. 2004 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2004027762
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. Selections. 2004. Franklin. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2004 (DLC) 2004045103 |
| ISBN |
0511230583 (electronic book) |
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9780511230585 (electronic book) |
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9780511231353 (electronic book) |
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0511231350 (electronic book) |
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0511228961 |
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9780511228964 |
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0511229801 |
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9780511229800 |
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9780511806889 (electronic book) |
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0511806884 (electronic book) |
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0521834961 (Cloth) |
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0521542650 (Paper) |
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9780521834964 |
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9780521542654 |
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