Ben Franklin: The Charming Diplomat, Media Mogul and Tinkerer Par Excellence
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If you enjoy history, tune into this podcast with Manu Pillai. Good governance became a spectacularly subversive act, by which maharajahs and the ‘native statesmen’ assisting them refuted claims that Indians could not rule themselves. For decades this made the princes heroes in the eyes of nationalists and anti-colonial thinkers – a facet of history we have forgotten and ignored. By refocusing attention on princely India, False Allies takes us on an unforgettable journey and reminds us that the maharajahs were serious political actors – essential to knowing modern India.
The Life and Legacy of Ben Franklin
Benjamin Franklin, one of the most prominent Founding Fathers of the United States, was a media mogul, negotiator par excellence, university founder, and someone who largely led his life with a clear moral compass. He accomplished so much on so many different fronts because he understood the difference between urgent and important. Take a look at his daily schedule.
