Discover the charisma and wisdom of one of America's most influential founding fathers in this new edition of Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography. Printer, scientist, statesman, and architect of the American spirit, Franklin's literary masterpiece is not just a historical document; it's a candid examination of colonial American life through the eyes of one of its most astute observers. Franklin's Autobiography remains a cornerstone of American literature,...

A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

For decades, Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack provided sage advice and commentary on eighteenth-century America. Now, a modern businessman reflects-writing as Benjamin Franklin-on what America has become. Federal and personal debt are ballooning beyond sustainable levels. Our futures are being jeopardized. Partisan bickering and the entrenched powers of special interests have made it nearly impossible for a real leader to lead. Where is...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Some of America’s most important founders have been erased from our history books. In the fight to restore the true meaning of the Constitution, their stories must be told.
     
In the earliest days of our nation, a handful of unsung heroes—including women, slaves, and an Iroquois chief—made crucial contributions to our republic. They pioneered the ideas that led to...

In 1783 France, ten-year-old Emilie works as Benjamin Franklin's caretaker, but after he finds himself in the middle of a sinister plot, he helps France's undercover guardians, a sheep, a roster and a duck save the world.