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Thomas Paine : Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations by Craig Nelson (2007, Uk-B Format Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Publishing Group

ISBN-100143112384

ISBN-139780143112389

eBay Product ID (ePID)59338804

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Book TitleThomas Paine : Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations

Number of Pages432 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicUnited States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Political, Historical, United States / General

Publication Year2007

IllustratorYes

GenreBiography & Autobiography, History

AuthorCraig Nelson

FormatUk-B Format Paperback

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Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight13.8 Oz

Item Length8.4 in

Item Width5.5 in

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ReviewsCraig Nelson’s lovely new biography provides cogent reasons why the man who wrote Common Sense has often been neglected by the cheerleaders for the American Revolution.” —Los Angeles Times Book Review A rewarding new biography . . . as much a primer on the Enlightenment as it is the story of the stay-maker from Thetford—and all the better for it.” —The New Yorker, Craig Nelsons lovely new biography provides cogent reasons why the man who wrote Common Sense has often been neglected by the cheerleaders for the American Revolution. "Los Angeles Times Book Review" A rewarding new biography . . . as much a primer on the Enlightenment as it is the story of the stay-maker from Thetfordand all the better for it. "The New Yorker", "Craig Nelson''s lovely new biography provides cogent reasons why the man who wrote Common Sense has often been neglected by the cheerleaders for the American Revolution." - Los Angeles Times Book Review "A rewarding new biography . . . as much a primer on the Enlightenment as it is the story of the stay-maker from Thetford-and all the better for it." - The New Yorker, "Craig Nelson's lovely new biography provides cogent reasons why the man who wrote Common Sense has often been neglected by the cheerleaders for the American Revolution." -Los Angeles Times Book Review "A rewarding new biography . . . as much a primer on the Enlightenment as it is the story of the stay-maker from Thetford-and all the better for it." -The New Yorker, "Craig Nelson's lovely new biography provides cogent reasons why the man who wrote Common Sense has often been neglected by the cheerleaders for the American Revolution." - Los Angeles Times Book Review "A rewarding new biography . . . as much a primer on the Enlightenment as it is the story of the stay-maker from Thetford-and all the better for it." - The New Yorker

Dewey Edition22

Grade FromTwelfth Grade

Grade ToUP

Dewey Decimal320.51092 B

Table Of ContentThomas 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

SynopsisA 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., A fresh new look at the Enlightenment intellectual who became the most controversial of Americas 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 Americas founding fathers. This edifying biography by Craig Nelson traces Paines 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 obscurityand gives us a fascinating work of history., 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.