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

Name: Thomas Paine Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations
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ISBN: 9780143112389

ISBN-10: 0143112384

ISBN-13: 9780143112389

Edition: N/A

Authors: Craig Nelson

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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…

Book details

List price: $17.00
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Publication date: 9/4/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English

Craig Nelson was an editor at HarperCollins, Hyperion, and Random House for almost twenty years. He lives in New York City.