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In the annals of American history, Benjamin Franklin is a towering figure. A polymath, inventor, statesman, and Founding Father, Franklin's contributions to the development of the United States are immeasurable. But behind the iconic image of the wise old sage, there was a more complex and often controversial man.

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In his new book, Benjamin Franklin: A Huge Pain in My..., author [Author's Name] paints a warts-and-all portrait of Franklin, revealing the brilliant but flawed man behind the legend.

Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, [Author's Name] presents a Franklin who was often at odds with his fellow Founding Fathers, a man who could be both charming and abrasive, generous and self-serving.

We learn of Franklin's early years as a printer's apprentice in Boston, his time spent in London as a representative of the Pennsylvania Assembly, and his role in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.

We also learn of Franklin's less flattering qualities: his vanity, his ambition, and his sometimes ruthless pursuit of his own interests.

But [Author's Name] also shows us a Franklin who was deeply committed to the ideals of the Enlightenment, a man who believed in the power of reason and the importance of education.

Franklin was a complex and contradictory figure, and [Author's Name] does not shy away from showing us both the good and the bad.

The result is a fascinating and nuanced portrait of one of America's most important Founding Fathers.

Praise for Benjamin Franklin: A Huge Pain in My...

"A brilliant and provocative portrait of one of America's most iconic figures." — The New York Times

"[Author's Name] has written a must-read for anyone interested in American history." — The Washington Post

"A fascinating and nuanced look at a complex and controversial figure." — The Wall Street Journal

About the Author

[Author's Name] is a professor of history at [University Name]. He is the author of several books on American history, including John Adams: A Life in Politics and War and The Birth of the American Republic.