Benjamin Franklin's Satire on Empire Reduction: 'Rules by Which a Great Empire May Be Reduced to a Small One'
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Summary
The article discusses Benjamin Franklin's satirical piece, 'Rules by Which a Great Empire May Be Reduced to a Small One,' published in 1773. Franklin favored this work for its brevity, comprehensiveness, and unique style, comparing it to his other satire, 'An Edict by the King of Prussia.' The piece is noted for its spirited tone and broad content.
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He preferred the 'Rules' to the 'Edict' for the breadth and variety of its contents and for 'a kind of spirited ending of each paragraph.'
His technique in the two was different: in this one he ch...
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