Thomas Paine

Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations

Biography & Memoir, Political, Historical, Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States
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Author: Craig Nelson ISBN: 9781101201787
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Publication: September 4, 2007
Imprint: Penguin Books Language: English
Author: Craig Nelson
ISBN: 9781101201787
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication: September 4, 2007
Imprint: Penguin Books
Language: English

A fresh new look at the Enlightenment intellectual who became the most controversial of America's founding fathers

Despite his being a founder of both the United States and the French Republic, the creator of the phrase "United States of America," and the author of Common Sense, Thomas Paine is the least well known of America's founding fathers. This edifying biography by Craig Nelson traces Paine's path from his years as a London mechanic, through his emergence as the voice of revolutionary fervor on two continents, to his final days in the throes of dementia. By acquainting us as never before with this complex and combative genius, Nelson rescues a giant from obscurity-and gives us a fascinating work of history.

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A fresh new look at the Enlightenment intellectual who became the most controversial of America's founding fathers

Despite his being a founder of both the United States and the French Republic, the creator of the phrase "United States of America," and the author of Common Sense, Thomas Paine is the least well known of America's founding fathers. This edifying biography by Craig Nelson traces Paine's path from his years as a London mechanic, through his emergence as the voice of revolutionary fervor on two continents, to his final days in the throes of dementia. By acquainting us as never before with this complex and combative genius, Nelson rescues a giant from obscurity-and gives us a fascinating work of history.

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