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Benjamin Franklin: “Rules by Which a Great Empire May Be Reduced to a Small One”

( 1773 ) Commentary by Kirk H. Beetz, UC Davis, Emeritus

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Beetz, Kirk H. "Benjamin Franklin: “Rules by Which a Great Empire May Be Reduced to a Small One”." Milestone Documents. Accessed February 4, 2026. https://www.milestonedocuments.com/documents/view/benjamin-franklins-rules-by-which-a-great-empire-may-be-reduced-to-a-small

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