149 George Goodwin, Benjamin Franklin in London
Ben Franklin's World
Liz Covart
4.6 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 29 August 2017
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
Over the course of his long life, Benjamin Franklin traveled to and lived in London on two different occasions. The first time he went as a teenager. The second, as a man and colonial agent. All told he spent nearly 18 years living in the heart of the British Empire.
How did Franklin’s experiences in London shape his opportunities and view of the world?
George Goodwin, author of Benjamin Franklin in London: The British Life of America’s Founding Father, leads us on an exploration of Franklin’s life in London.
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| 0:54.0 | Welcome to Ben Franklin's world. |
| 0:56.0 | Podcast about early American history with Liz Covert. |
| 1:00.0 | The study of history is key to understanding who we are and how we can affect the better future. |
| 1:06.0 | Ben Franklin's world will introduce you to historical people and events that have impacted and shaped our present day world. |
| 1:13.3 | And now, here's your host, Liz Colart. |
| 1:16.1 | Hello and welcome to episode 149 of Ben Franklin's world. |
| 1:21.0 | The podcast dedicated to helping you learn more about how the people and |
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