Benjamin Franklin and His EnemiesUniversity of California Press, 2023 M11 15 - 274 páginas In this engaging study of the much-loved statesman and polymath, Robert Middlekauff uncovers a little-known aspect of Benjamin Franklin's personality—his passionate anger. He reveals a fully human Franklin who led a remarkable life but nonetheless had his share of hostile relationships—political adversaries like the Penns, John Adams, and Arthur Lee—and great disappointments—the most significant being his son, William, who sided with the British. Utilizing an abundance of archival sources, Middlekauff weaves episodes in Franklin's emotional life into key moments in colonial and Revolutionary history. The result is a highly readable narrative that illuminates how historical passions can torment even the most rational and benevolent of men. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1996. In this engaging study of the much-loved statesman and polymath, Robert Middlekauff uncovers a little-known aspect of Benjamin Franklin's personality—his passionate anger. He reveals a fully human Franklin who led a remarkable life but nonetheless had his |
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... at the Lavoisier home . Madame Lavoisier shared her hus- band's affection for Franklin and painted his portrait while he was in France.25 The friendship might have foundered had either man been given 12 The Friends of Benjamin Franklin.
... at the Lavoisier home . Madame Lavoisier shared her hus- band's affection for Franklin and painted his portrait while he was in France.25 The friendship might have foundered had either man been given 12 The Friends of Benjamin Franklin.
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... Madame Brillon illustrates the major points of this pattern . Louis- Guillaume de Veillard , who lived near Madame Brillon , intro- duced Franklin to her . It was an encounter that 14 The Friends of Benjamin Franklin.
... Madame Brillon illustrates the major points of this pattern . Louis- Guillaume de Veillard , who lived near Madame Brillon , intro- duced Franklin to her . It was an encounter that 14 The Friends of Benjamin Franklin.
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... Madame Brillon played , not the temptress , but the faithful wife and mother , flattered and pleased by his atten- tions , perhaps feeling sexual desire akin to his but determined to remain faithful to her husband.29 It was her talent ...
... Madame Brillon played , not the temptress , but the faithful wife and mother , flattered and pleased by his atten- tions , perhaps feeling sexual desire akin to his but determined to remain faithful to her husband.29 It was her talent ...
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... Madame Helvetius . He met her early in 1778 , at a time when he was on intimate terms with Madame Brillon . Madame Helvetius hardly knew Madame Bril- lon , and their paths rarely crossed ; Madame Brillon's life centered on Passy , Madame ...
... Madame Helvetius . He met her early in 1778 , at a time when he was on intimate terms with Madame Brillon . Madame Helvetius hardly knew Madame Bril- lon , and their paths rarely crossed ; Madame Brillon's life centered on Passy , Madame ...
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... Madame Helvetius neverthe- less was poor and at age fifteen was packed off to a convent . She was without a dowry and apparently without hope for an aristo- cratic life . She remained in the convent for fifteen years until she was ...
... Madame Helvetius neverthe- less was poor and at age fifteen was packed off to a convent . She was without a dowry and apparently without hope for an aristo- cratic life . She remained in the convent for fifteen years until she was ...
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The Irrational Mr Franklin | 55 |
The Triumph of the Enemies | 77 |
An Old Friend Becomes an Enemy | 115 |
Wedderburnes in France Arthur Lee and Ralph Izard | 139 |
John Adams | 171 |
No Love for Franklins Enemies | 203 |
Abbreviations and Short Titles | 215 |
Notes | 217 |
Index | 243 |
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