"A masterly quarter-century of commentary on the discipline of American history."—Allen D. Boyer, New York Times Book Review "This book amounts to an intellec
Draws on Franklin's extensive writings to provide a portrait of the statesman, inventor, and Founding Father.
"Thoughtful, suggestive and highly readable."—New York Times Book Review In the American Revolution, Virginians were the most eloquent spokesmen for freedom a
In this updated edition, the author provides a new preface to address a few remaining concerns he has pondered in the quarter century since first publication.Ta
"The best explanation that I have seen for our distinctive combination of faith, hope and naiveté concerning the governmental process." —Michael Kamman, Wash
