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Benjamin Franklin: Printer and Postmaster

The world was experiencing a major revolution in the 18th century thanks to the printing press. The rise in literacy, the spread of ideas, and the creation of communities across oceans and colonial boundaries re-shaped the world's intellectual landscape. Delve into Franklin's career as a printer, where he was at the center of this revolution.

English
  • Runtime 32 minutes
  • Production Company The Great Courses
  • Created December 24, 2023 by
    Mandarin7584
  • Modified December 24, 2023 by
    Mandarin7584