The Diplomacy of Independence: Benjamin Franklin Documents in the Archives of Sp

Description: The Diplomacy of Independence by Thomas E. Chávez "This book includes documents pertinent to Benjamin Franklin found in the archives of Spain. These documents speak to the relatively unknown history of Spains early relationship with and aid to the fledging American colonies during their struggle to win independence from Great Britain"-- FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Presenting more than seventy documents from Spanish archives that provide a rare glimpse into Benjamin Franklins connection to Spain.Although Benjamin Franklin never set foot in Spain, from 1774 until his death in 1790 he maintained contact and correspondence with a wide range of Spanish officials and intellectuals. As a diplomat, Franklin carried papers to Paris naming him minister to Spain, yet he remained in the French capital where he dealt with Spains ambassador to France, the formidable Count of Aranda. Beginning with Franklins exchange of gifts with the Don Felipe Bourbon, the King of Spains third son, and ending with his induction into Spains Royal Academy of History, The Diplomacy of Independence explores a facet of Franklins life previously overlooked yet documented in the archives of Spain. This book makes available more than seventy Franklin-related documents housed in various Spanish archives. The majority of documents are in Spanish or French, while a few are in original English. Some are in Franklins hand, while others relate meetings in which Franklin participated, or as in one case, the actual minutes in which Franklin was inducted into the Royal Academy. All documents are presented in their original language, as well as in an English translation. Annotations provide contextual information, each document has an introduction that relays pertinent information relative to their archival locale, so that historians and the curious will be able to locate the original with little effort. The Diplomacy of Independence not only contributes to the already extensive knowledge of Benjamin Franklin but also highlights Franklins and his colleagues efforts in assuring Spains key aid and involvement in the American Revolutionary war. Contributors: Russ Davidson, Genoveva Enríquez, Patricia Kurz, and Celia López-Chávez. Author Biography Thomas E. Chávez is a historian with a PhD from the University of New Mexico. He has published numerous book reviews, articles, and twelve books, three of which have been published in translation in Spain. He was recently voted into Spains Real Academia de Historia as a Corresponding member. Chávez currently is a Research Associate Professor for the University of New Mexicos Latin American and Iberian Institute. Promotional Since 1774 until his death in 1790, Benjamin Franklin maintained contact with Spanish officials and intellectuals. This book presents more than seventy Franklin-related documents housed in Spanish archives, granting readers a rare glimpse into his connection to Spain and its relations with the American colonies and early republic. Details ISBN1606188976 Author Thomas E. Chávez Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781606188972 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-07-02 Subtitle Benjamin Franklin Documents in the Archives of Spain Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2024-07-02 Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 472 Publisher American Philosophical Society Imprint American Philosophical Society Place of Publication Philadelphia Illustrations 0 images DEWEY 327.73046 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161706515;

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