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Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations

by Craig Nelson

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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.

Synopsis:

Nelson presents a fresh look at the least well known of Americas founding fathers. This edifying biography traces Paines path from his years as a London mechanic to his emergence as the voice of revolution to his final days in the throes of dementia.

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About the Author

Craig Nelson is the author of three previous books, including The First Heroes. His writings have appeared on Salon.com and in Blender, Genre, and a host of other publications.

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Table of Contents

Thomas Paine A Note

Acknowledgments

1. The Mission of Atonement

2. Begotten by a Wild Boar of a Bitch Wolf

3. Pragmatic Utopians

4. Hell Is Not Easily Conquered

5. The Silas Deane Affair

6. The Missionary Bereft of His Mission

7. Droits de l'Homme, ou Droits du Seigneur?

8. The Sovereigns Among Us

9. The Religion of Science

10. The Perfidious Mr. Morris

11. Utopian Dissolves

12. Provenance

Notes

Sources

Index

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780143112389

Author:

Nelson, Craig

Publisher:

Penguin Books

Manufactured:

Penguin Books

Subject:

Political

Subject:

Historical - U.S.

Subject:

United States - 18th Century

Subject:

Historical

Subject:

Biography-Historical

Copyright:

2007

Edition Description:

Mass Market

Series Volume:

Enlightenment, Revol

Publication Date:

20070931

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

from 12

Language:

English

Illustrations:

16-page b/w art insert on text stock

Pages:

432

Dimensions:

8.40x5.60x.93 in. .87 lbs.

Age Level:

from 18

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Product details 432 pages Penguin Books - 2007-09-07 English 9780143112389 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Libri, Nelson presents a fresh look at the least well known of Americas founding fathers. This edifying biography traces Paines path from his years as a London mechanic to his emergence as the voice of revolution to his final days in the throes of dementia.