Benjamin Franklin
An American Life
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Imprint:
New York - Simon & Schuster
Pages:
590
ISBN:
0684807610
Language:
English
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [513]-566) and index
Statement of responsibility:
Walter Isaacson
Characteristics:
x, 590 p., [16] p. of plates :,ill. (some col.) ;,25 cm
Author (Original Script):
Isaacson, Walter
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Add a CommentExcellent biography on this extraordinary man whose astonishing versatility and creativity produced important innovations in science, culture and politics. Isaacson's work is thorough and balanced, bringing Franklin's many qualities to life, including his flaws. I docked one star because of some unnecessary repetition, heavy use of unsubtle alliteration, and the reserving of about half the book's 500 pages to Franklin's role in the formation of the United States. Non-American readers may find the many other aspects of his life at least as interesting or more. However, still a strongly recommended read.
Sept 2011
Very interesting. Amazing a man can do so much in 80 years of life. Franklin was the first great American....