William Franklin: Son of a Patriot, Servant of a King
This book provides the first full-length biography of William Franklin (1730-1814), the illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin, who tried to reconcile conflicting interests in his political and personal life. It describes how Franklin, the last colonial governor of New Jersey, attempted to balance his allegiances to the Crown and the Colonies and was eventually arrested by the rebels as head of the Board of Associated Loyalists. He was exiled to England after the Revolutionary War. The book explains the disastrous effect of this political decision upon Franklin's relationships with his father and son, Temple, which deteriorated beyond repair after the war. This well-researched, sympathetic biography narrates the political changes and personal tragedies which resulted from the American Revolution. Recommended for scholars in the field.- David Szatmary, Univ. of Washington, SeattleCopyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.