Benjamin Franklin Diplomat

by Adrian Cronauer

A publisher, printer, author, scientist, and inventor - and a success in every field - Benjamin Franklin made his greatest accomplishments as America's first diplomat. When he sailed for England in 1764, he intended to petition Parliament in London for a redress of grievances of the state of Pennsylvania, but his energies were soon enlisted by the whole of the Thirteen Colonies. This recording - compiled from Franklin's own letters, papers, and original documents - recounts the diplomat's brilliant campaign to have Grenville's infamous Stamp Act repealed.

About the author

Adrian Cronauer was a United States Air Force sergeant and radio personality whose experiences as an innovative disc jockey on American Forces Network during the Vietnam War inspired the hit 1987 film Good Morning, Vietnam

Reviews

[Honor Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

"This compiled from Franklin's own letters, papers, and original documents - recounts the diplomat's brilliant campaign to have Grenville's infamous Stamp Act repealed" and his struggles and battles during the close of the American War for Independence.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, Franklins wit, diplomacy, and skill shine through in these his letters pamphlets and journaling. In this he covers some of the key issues, and the causes and necessities for American independence.

[Lindsey Oh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was very interesting to hear the day to day notes from Benjamin Franklin, one of my very favorite Founding Fathers. Although, it was not anything EXCITING it was INTERESTING... so I'm glad I took the few hours to listen to it.

[Nancy Moore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good insight into the life of Ben Franklin as ambassador to both Britain and France