Unassuming Franklin

Jul 02, 2007 23:43

I kind of feel like this guy today.


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furrytxcub July 3 2007, 05:33:56 UTC
I am mildly curious about that historical era. Are there any good biographies you'd recommend? It can't be dull and dry or I'll never get through it.

I can read just about anything about Broadway and never get bored...but with almost anything else, it can be quite a challenge.

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blackwingbear July 3 2007, 06:44:34 UTC
I recommend DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT HISTORY. It's fascinating.

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furrytxcub July 3 2007, 06:50:32 UTC
That looks intriguing. Thank you, sir! I'll make a trip to Half Price Books tomorrow. :)

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blackwingbear July 3 2007, 06:56:36 UTC
It was the book that "woke me up" to the history of people-manipulating-people that America truly has.

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eggwards July 3 2007, 15:17:27 UTC
Lets see if I can ger the names of all of them...

Benjamin Franklin, An American Life by Walter Issacson
A good look at Franklin and his times. Franklin is entertaining just because of the little stories he came up with, often very persuasive, pointed stories ment to change opinion. Also, he was the most flirtations.

John Adams by David McCullough
Adams is reviered by his fellow founders, but adams abrasive attitude and high and mighty airs piss off many people. The French hated him, while they loved Franklin. The book is deep, mainly because Adams and his wife Abigail wrote each other constantly (see the Broadway Musical 1776).

American Sphinx by Joseph J Ellis
The author looks into why Thomas Jefferson had such an impact (often the counter to John Adams' bombast, but yet was a very silent, solitary figure who had greatness thrust upon him. He seems to be the most reluctant founding father to serve.

His Excellency by Joseph J Ellis ( ... )

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