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.
#1243896 in Books Thomas Paine 2015-06-30 2015-06-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.70 x .40 x 5.00l; 1.00 #File Name: 0143107593128 pagesCommon Sense And the American Crisis I
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