This book is both a systematic examination of the political and social thought of Benjamin Franklin and an exposition of the political ideas of his era. He was one of the few men of his time to have a vision of the incredible growth possible for America. His political views were based on this vision.

This book is both a systematic examination of the political and social thought of Benjamin Franklin and an exposition of the political ideas of his era. He was one of the few men of his time to have a vision of the incredible growth possible for America. His political views were based on this vision.