Williamsburg Regional Library

The Age of Benjamin Franklin, Episode 15

Label
The Age of Benjamin Franklin, Episode 15
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
The Age of Benjamin Franklin
Medium
electronic resource
resource.otherEventInformation
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2018
Runtime
32
Summary
Franklin's attitudes toward race and slavery changed over the course of his long life. During his life he owned four slaves, yet he came to despise the institution for the way it contradicted Enlightenment values. After surveying the institution of American slavery, Professor Allison walks you through Franklin's life as he wrestled with slavery
Technique
live action
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