Benjamin Franklin: An Illustrated History of His Life and Times

by Richard Lacayo, Time Inc.

Describes the life and illustrious career of the writer, scientist, and statesman, from his youth in Boston to his years as a printer, his diplomatic visits abroad, and his role in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

Genres: Biography, American History

128 pages, Hardcover

First published May 4, 2010

Reviews

[Charles Portland]

Awesome life. His luck not too shabby either, having the skill, trust and industriousness to fill the need for currency of a new growing nation.

[Adam]

Followed Franklin's year to year movements in this book. TIME condenses the material and presents it in a way that is interesting to the reader. Would be willing to read other TIME books because you learn a lot about historical figures. Franklin is credited with inventing swim flippers - how about that. It also doesn't sugar coat his life. He was not a good family man to his son and his wife.