Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern NationsA 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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Nutzerbericht - Sullywriter - LibraryThingThis is an outstandingl portrait fascinating, wonderfully complex genius. I have read Common Sense and some of American Crisis. This book makes me want to read them again and the rest oif Paine's work. Vollständige Rezension lesen
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Nutzerbericht - bigmoose - LibraryThingThis was my introduction to Thomas Paine, insightful and informative. A bit slow in later chapters. Nice set up with a beginning chapter describing an event following Paine's death and burial. An ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Inhalt
Pragmatic Utopians | |
Hell Is Not Easily Conquered | |
The Silas Deane Affair | |
The Missionary Bereft of His Mission | |
Droits de lHomme ou Droits du Seigneur? | |
The Sovereigns Among | |
The Religion of Science | |
The Perfidious Mr Morris | |
Utopian Dissolves | |
Provenance | |
Notes | |
Sources | |
Index | |
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Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations Craig Nelson Eingeschränkte Leseprobe - 2007 |
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Bibliografische Informationen
| Titel | Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations |
| Autor/in | Craig Nelson |
| Verlag | Penguin, 2007 |
| ISBN | 1101201789, 9781101201787 |
| Länge | 432 Seiten |
| Zitat exportieren | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |