World Famous People Series - Franklin

Author: Kang Yunhai
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Reading an excellent biography can have a lifelong impact on you. Franklin (1706-1790) caught lightning from the sky, wrested the scepter from tyrants, and was a founding father of the United States. This poor apprentice, through diligent study gained knowledge, through hard work built his career, and firmly believed that morality could bring wealth. He did so and acquired knowledge, wealth, morality, and success. Reading a good biography can influence a person's entire life. The "World Great Figures Series" edited and published by China Youth Press is a large-scale biography series specially prepared for young readers. The "great figures" introduced in this series are all individuals in world history who have made significant impacts and contributions in politics, military, economy, science, thought, literature, and art. They have played a tremendous role in the course of world history. It can be said that the life of a "great figure" is history, it is knowledge. Through this series, readers can broaden their horizons, enrich their knowledge, enhance their confidence, and move away from immaturity toward maturity.
The "World Great Figures Series" has already published over 50 volumes, with more to be released in the future. Compared to other biographical readings, it has the following unique features. In terms of the selection of subjects, this series differs from general celebrity biographies. All selected subjects have had a significant impact on the course of world history. Among them are not only well-known figures from developed countries but also individuals from developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as well as Chinese historical figures who have had a significant global influence. The subjects are primarily positive figures, with a few notable exceptions who had a major negative impact.
In terms of content, this series provides a relatively complete account of the subjects' lives, from birth to death. Unlike some biographies that only record a few small anecdotes about famous individuals, the "World Great Figures Series" presents the extraordinary life experiences of the subjects in a comprehensive, three-dimensional, and colorful manner. Compared to bulky biographical readings that often span tens of thousands of words, each volume of this series contains only about 12,000 to 13,000 words, with a reasonable price, simple and readable language, and vivid plots, making it suitable for young readers and those with general cultural levels. Readers can quickly gain an understanding of the main life events and contributions of the subjects without spending too much time, thereby absorbing rich nourishment. It can be said that among the many biographical readings, the "World Great Figures Series" is a well-organized, appropriately weighted, and engaging biography. Therefore, it has always been popular with readers.
In the evaluation of the subjects, the "World Great Figures Series" remains faithful to the original face of history. It introduces the achievements and contributions of the subjects objectively and does not conceal their shortcomings, providing a balanced assessment. This allows readers not only to learn about the subjects' life stories but also to develop a historical materialist perspective.
In today's increasingly competitive book market, the editors of the "World Great Figures Series" have not compromised on quality for economic benefits. Many manuscripts have been revised multiple times before being presented to readers. As a result, this series stands out among biographical readings as a work with unique characteristics and superior quality.