" ... Tells the story of Franklin's life from his humble beginnings to his emergence as a leading figure in the American colonies. In the process, it creates a portrait of Franklin as the quintessential American. Because of the book, Franklin became a role model for future generations of Americans, who hoped to emulate his rags-to-riches story. The Autobiography has also become one of the central works not just for understanding Franklin but for understanding...

A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

One of America's most famous patriots, Benjamin Franklin was more than just a founding father of the country. He was a prolific writer, tradesman, scientist, and philosopher who had major influences in France, England, and America. Franklin made it clear through his works that he believed in both spirituality and science at the same time, and he wrote about how the two ideas can converge. He was quite famous during his life, but his fame lives on...

Details the life and career of the Indian statesman and nationalist, from his youth to his civil disobedience to his assassination.

Examines the life of Mohandas Gandhi.

A simple biography of Benjamin Franklin emphasizing his contributions to American literature, politics, and science.

Biography of the witty author, scientist, and statesman who helped with the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution and became the first ambassador of the United States of America.

A biography of the patriot of the Revolution who had many trades, among them silver work, manufacture of copper, casting of bells, engraving, and dentistry.

A biography of the Indian leader whose nonviolent passive resistance tactics influenced reformers in other countries.