Benjamin Franklin: Made in America
Jeff Webb
Called the “First American” and credited with “Inventing America,” Benjamin Franklin lived a life that invites hyperbole. Few rival Franklin for his range of accomplishment across a number of domains of human endeavor, and few lived a life of such consequence in one of history’s most consequential eras. In reality, Franklin’s true story eclipses the myths that pervade his legacy.
Benjamin Franklin: Made in America traces the fascinating twists and turns that make this Founding Father’s story so remarkable. In 15 dynamic audio lectures, award-winning American history professor Jeffrey Webb explores Franklin’s career beginning with his post as a young newspaperman and continuing into his leadership roles on the frontiers of cultural, intellectual, political, and scientific developments.
Webb elucidates pivotal moments when Benjamin’s contributions helped determine the fate of the continent: the Albany Congress, the Stamp Act debates, and the Treaty of Paris negotiations. He then explores Franklin’s significant contributions as a transformational statesman and innovator who discoverered the lightning rod, became the country’s first successful publisher, and created the public library system.
Perhaps most compelling, Webb shows how Franklin lent his particular genius to champion ideas considered radical in his time: free press and free speech, scientific and technological progress, and the gospel of individual self-improvement.
As you travel throughout Franklin’s life with Webb, you’ll witness the making of the modern world.
This course is part of the Learn25 collection.
Duration - 18h 26m.
Author - Jeff Webb.
Narrator - Jeff Webb.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
Called the “First American” and credited with “Inventing America,” Benjamin Franklin lived a life that invites hyperbole. Few rival Franklin for his range of accomplishment across a number of domains of human endeavor, and few lived a life of such consequence in one of history’s most consequential eras. In reality, Franklin’s true story eclipses the myths that pervade his legacy. Benjamin Franklin: Made in America traces the fascinating twists and turns that make this Founding Father’s story so remarkable. In 15 dynamic audio lectures, award-winning American history professor Jeffrey Webb explores Franklin’s career beginning with his post as a young newspaperman and continuing into his leadership roles on the frontiers of cultural, intellectual, political, and scientific developments. Webb elucidates pivotal moments when Benjamin’s contributions helped determine the fate of the continent: the Albany Congress, the Stamp Act debates, and the Treaty of Paris negotiations. He then explores Franklin’s significant contributions as a transformational statesman and innovator who discoverered the lightning rod, became the country’s first successful publisher, and created the public library system. Perhaps most compelling, Webb shows how Franklin lent his particular genius to champion ideas considered radical in his time: free press and free speech, scientific and technological progress, and the gospel of individual self-improvement. As you travel throughout Franklin’s life with Webb, you’ll witness the making of the modern world. This course is part of the Learn25 collection. Duration - 18h 26m. Author - Jeff Webb. Narrator - Jeff Webb. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:12
About the Presenter
Duración:00:01:34
Lecture 1: Present at the Creation
Duración:00:20:51
Lecture 2: Puritan Legacies
Duración:00:27:43
Lecture 3: Coming of Age
Duración:00:25:09
Lecture 4: Successful Businessman
Duración:00:24:46
Lecture 5: Domestic Life
Duración:00:23:56
Lecture 6: Scientific Curiousity
Duración:00:25:01
Lecture 7: Civic Improvement
Duración:00:24:17
Lecture 8: Reading the Wigs
Duración:00:25:11
Lecture 9: The Seven Years War
Duración:00:25:09
Lecture 10: Colonial Rights
Duración:00:24:45
Lecture 11: Sparking the Revolution
Duración:00:25:07
Lecture 12: Declaration of Independence
Duración:00:26:36
Lecture 13: The American in Paris
Duración:00:24:31
Lecture 14: Franklin and the New Republic
Duración:00:24:45
Lecture 15: Benjamin Franklin's Legacy
Duración:00:28:35
Ending Credits
Duración:00:00:10