Benjamin Franklin's greatest invention : himself

Graduation Date

2006

Document Type

Thesis

Program

Other

Program

Thesis (M.A.)--Humboldt State University, Social Science, Teaching American History, 2006

Committee Chair Name

Rodney M. Sievers

Committee Chair Affiliation

HSU Faculty or Staff

Keywords

Benjamin Franklin, Humboldt State University -- Theses -- Social Science, Humboldt State University -- Theses -- Teaching American History

Abstract

There has been a recent resurgence in scholarly books about the Founding Fathers. One in particular, Benjamin Franklin, has been the subject of numerous books the past few years. Some of his recent popularity can be attributed to the tercentenary of his birth date on January 17, 2006. The rest of the credit goes to his recent biographers. As modern authors contemplate this extraordinary man, so does this historiography. It examines the many images portrayed by Franklin. Whether he was a young apprentice, a business owner, or an elder statesman; Franklin focused on and perfected the image he wanted to portray to others.

https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/pk02cc95v

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