--- product_id: 65837234 title: "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life" price: "Rp1132156" currency: IDR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.id/products/65837234-benjamin-franklin-an-american-life store_origin: ID region: Indonesia --- # Benjamin Franklin: An American Life **Price:** Rp1132156 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Benjamin Franklin: An American Life - **How much does it cost?** Rp1132156 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.id](https://www.desertcart.id/products/65837234-benjamin-franklin-an-american-life) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Benjamin Franklin: An American Life Illustrated by Isaacson, Walter (ISBN: 9780743258074) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: One of those books that you should be embaressed if you haven't read... - Read if you are looking for: A greater understanding of the USA, leadership, philosophy Walter Isaacson is one of the greatest biographers writing today, and this book is exceptional (he is also known for his biography of Steve Jobs). Isaacson leads you through Franklin’s long and fascinating life, starting with his success as a printer and writer in Philadelphia, and spanning through his forays and discoveries as a scientist and inventor, his success as an ambassador during the American War of Independence, where he helped broker support from France, and the ultimate peace with Britain, and as a signatory to the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. Franklin championed the virtues of industriousness and values of the working class and thus was instrumental in shaping the development of the American character and national identity. In many ways, Franklin personifies the difference in attitude between the United States and the old world of Europe in the 18th century. Franklin is an inspirational character and his focus on self-education is particularly noteworthy. Although his formal schooling ended when he was ten, he continued his education on his own through reading voraciously, writing under a pseudonym for his brother’s newspaper and forming clubs and societies with the intention to develop and share knowledge. During his time in Paris towards the end of his life, he was revered as a philosopher and academic and even considered by some a peer of Voltaire - pretty good for someone with only two years of formal education. His success as a statesman and ambassador can be attributed to his ability to control his pride and ego, utilising silence as a tool in negotiations and most importantly his understanding of the power of compromise. Franklin’s ability to compromise contributed to much of his success and his skill at knowing when to concede and let his opponent save face can be seen again and again during the negotiations for French support, peace with Britain and facilitating agreement regarding the United States Constitution. Moreover, this understanding of compromise can also be seen in his wider beliefs, from balancing the desire to be financially successful with his belief of frugality, to his religious tolerance. Franklin deep curiosity shaped how he viewed the world, never taking himself too seriously, he didn’t approach problems as an expert or academic. Instead his playfulness and ability to experiment galvanised his success as a writer, inventor, scientist and statesman. Franklin definitely deserves the title of the greatest American and is a role model to us all. Major Takeaways: (i) The importance of Franklin in creating the American identity (ii) The power of compromise (iii) importance of self-education (iv) the power of silence and listening during a negotiation. Review: Franklin - I had previously read the author's biography of Einstein and thoroughly enjoyed it, so when I suddenly decided I had to learn about Franklin for whatever reason, I snapped this up. The book is comprehensive, well written, engaging and very readable. I will be revisiting the author. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 074325807X | | Best Sellers Rank | 42,103 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 7 in Biography Reference 90 in Political Biographies 111 in Scientist Biographies | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,454) | | Dimensions | 15.54 x 3.96 x 23.5 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 9780743258074 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0743258074 | | Item weight | 794 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 624 pages | | Publication date | 1 Jun. 2004 | | Publisher | Simon & Schuster | ## Images ![Benjamin Franklin: An American Life - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91b4Rhig49L.jpg) ![Benjamin Franklin: An American Life - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81kCYV+FmxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of those books that you should be embaressed if you haven't read... *by L***K on 30 August 2017* Read if you are looking for: A greater understanding of the USA, leadership, philosophy Walter Isaacson is one of the greatest biographers writing today, and this book is exceptional (he is also known for his biography of Steve Jobs). Isaacson leads you through Franklin’s long and fascinating life, starting with his success as a printer and writer in Philadelphia, and spanning through his forays and discoveries as a scientist and inventor, his success as an ambassador during the American War of Independence, where he helped broker support from France, and the ultimate peace with Britain, and as a signatory to the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. Franklin championed the virtues of industriousness and values of the working class and thus was instrumental in shaping the development of the American character and national identity. In many ways, Franklin personifies the difference in attitude between the United States and the old world of Europe in the 18th century. Franklin is an inspirational character and his focus on self-education is particularly noteworthy. Although his formal schooling ended when he was ten, he continued his education on his own through reading voraciously, writing under a pseudonym for his brother’s newspaper and forming clubs and societies with the intention to develop and share knowledge. During his time in Paris towards the end of his life, he was revered as a philosopher and academic and even considered by some a peer of Voltaire - pretty good for someone with only two years of formal education. His success as a statesman and ambassador can be attributed to his ability to control his pride and ego, utilising silence as a tool in negotiations and most importantly his understanding of the power of compromise. Franklin’s ability to compromise contributed to much of his success and his skill at knowing when to concede and let his opponent save face can be seen again and again during the negotiations for French support, peace with Britain and facilitating agreement regarding the United States Constitution. Moreover, this understanding of compromise can also be seen in his wider beliefs, from balancing the desire to be financially successful with his belief of frugality, to his religious tolerance. Franklin deep curiosity shaped how he viewed the world, never taking himself too seriously, he didn’t approach problems as an expert or academic. Instead his playfulness and ability to experiment galvanised his success as a writer, inventor, scientist and statesman. Franklin definitely deserves the title of the greatest American and is a role model to us all. Major Takeaways: (i) The importance of Franklin in creating the American identity (ii) The power of compromise (iii) importance of self-education (iv) the power of silence and listening during a negotiation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Franklin *by J***S on 14 April 2025* I had previously read the author's biography of Einstein and thoroughly enjoyed it, so when I suddenly decided I had to learn about Franklin for whatever reason, I snapped this up. The book is comprehensive, well written, engaging and very readable. I will be revisiting the author. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ All very interestng. *by O***N on 20 October 2023* The biographer has added many details that we don't learn from BF's own memoir but leaves out some interesting detail from his early life that is in there, so I thought it needed more in that respect. So far, I have less respect for BF as a citizen than I had before starting this book. ## Frequently Bought Together - Benjamin Franklin: An American Life - Einstein: His Life and Universe - Leonardo da Vinci --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.id/products/65837234-benjamin-franklin-an-american-life](https://www.desertcart.id/products/65837234-benjamin-franklin-an-american-life) --- *Product available on Desertcart Indonesia* *Store origin: ID* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*