Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern NationsPenguin, 04.09.2007 - 432 Seiten 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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... brings Paine to life with all the flaws and foibles flaming . away amidst the greatness . The story is poignant and the prose is incandescent . " -Joseph J. Ellis , author of HIS EXCELLENCY : GEORGE WASHINGTON. Front Cover.
... brings Paine to life with all the flaws and foibles flaming . away amidst the greatness . The story is poignant and the prose is incandescent . " -Joseph J. Ellis , author of HIS EXCELLENCY : GEORGE WASHINGTON. Front Cover.
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... Washington in making American liberty possible ; where Washington performed , Paine de- vised and wrote , " while among his detractors was Teddy Roosevelt , who pronounced him nothing but " a dirty little atheist . " John Adams at first ...
... Washington in making American liberty possible ; where Washington performed , Paine de- vised and wrote , " while among his detractors was Teddy Roosevelt , who pronounced him nothing but " a dirty little atheist . " John Adams at first ...
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... Washington's moral and dramatic lodestone , first read with the great love of his life , the married Sally Fairfax , and so admired that he would have it performed during the brutal winter of Valley Forge to inspire his troops . When ...
... Washington's moral and dramatic lodestone , first read with the great love of his life , the married Sally Fairfax , and so admired that he would have it performed during the brutal winter of Valley Forge to inspire his troops . When ...
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Inhalt
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Pragmatic Utopians | 51 |
Hell Is Not Easily Conquered | 101 |
The Silas Deane Affair | 126 |
The Missionary Bereft of His Mission | 146 |
Droits de lHomme ou Droits du Seigneur? | 181 |
The Sovereigns Among Us | 235 |
The Religion of Science | 260 |
The Perfidious Mr Morris | 273 |
Utopian Dissolves | 305 |
Provenance | 326 |
Notes | 341 |
Sources | 365 |
Index | 377 |
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