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Number of Pages
184
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Making Of A Patriot Is A Gripping History Of Benjamin Franklin's Unlikely Journey From Trusted Imperial Servant To American Revolutionary. This Carefully Researched Narrative Places Franklin At The Center Of Late Colonial Politics, Exploring The Transatlantic Tensions That Shaped One Of The Most Pivotal Eras In American History. Aimed At History Lovers, Students, And Curious Readers Alike, It Offers A Nuanced, Human Portrait Of A Man Whose Choices Helped Forge A NationโAnd Whose Story Remains Startlingly Relevant Today.
Sheila L. Skemp Writes With Warmth And Rigor, Delivering A Narrative That Goes Beyond The Traditional Franklin Biography And Challenges Enduring Myths. The Making Of A Patriot Centers On The Fateful Cockpit Moment In Whitehall Palace On January 29, 1774, Tracing How Franklin's Stance Shifted From Seeking Accommodation With Britain To Backing The Colonists' Cause. Skemp Reveals A Conspiratorial Frame In Which Actors On Both Sides Of The Atlantic Maneuvered Toward Revolution, A Drama That Even Pitted Franklin Against His Own Son. The Book Weaves Political Analysis With Vivid Character Study, Making The Historical Stakes Feel Immediate And Personal.
Structured To Be Engaging As Well As Informative, The Book Blends Careful Argument With Readable Storytelling. It Explains Key Concepts Of Imperial Governance, Colonial Negotiation, And Revolutionary Fervor In Clear Terms, Drawing On Primary Sources To Illuminate Why Loyalty, Pragmatism, And Family Ties Could Pull Franklin In Different Directions. For Readers Who Enjoy Character-Driven History, The Making Of A Patriot Offers A Strong Sense Of PlaceโThe Rooms, The Audiences, The Tense ConversationsโWhile Showing How One Man's Decisions Reflected A Broader Sea Change.
After Finishing The Making Of A Patriot, Readers Gain A Deeper Understanding Of The Forces That Propelled The American Revolution And Why Franklin's Pivotal Decision Mattered So Profoundly. The Making Of A Patriot Invites Reflection On How Political Turning Points Arise From A Mix Of Ideas, Pressure, And Personal LoyaltiesโAnd Leaves Readers With A Clearer Sense Of Citizenship And History's Enduring Human Stakes.
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of Pages
184
Language
English
SKU
BK0483015
ISBN
9780195386561
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.57 x 13.72 x 1.52 cm
Binding
Paperback
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