Forfatter fødeår: 1737-1809
Demonstrates the extent to which Thomas Paine was an inspiration to Americans in their struggle for independence. This book contains Paine's major works including "The Rights of Man", "Common Sense", and the first part of "The Age of Reason".
Thomas Paine was the first international revolutionary. His Common Sense was the most widely read pamphlet of the American Revolution, while his... Læs mere
Presents an overview of Paine's career as political theorist and pamphleteer, and supplies background material to "Rights of Man". This book discusses how Paine created a language of modern... Læs mere
For this revised and updated edition of Paine's writings the distinguished intellectual historian Bruce Kuklick brings together an expanded collection of the classic texts. A... Læs mere
In the winter of 1776, the American War of Independence was in trouble. Thomas Paine, who had previously inspired the revolutionary cause with his pamphlet "Common Sense", published the essays... Læs mere
Elucidates the historical context and the subsequent influence of Paine's text, as well as the major problems in interpreting Paine's theory.
The book that created the modern United States, Paine's incendiary call for Americans to revolt against British rule converted millions to the cause of independence and set out a vision of a just society - free from corruption and cronyism - which remains inspiring today.
Written between 1792 to 1795, whilst he was in prison, this book shocked 18th-century readers with its attack on the conventions of Christianity. Questioning beliefs and the role of religion in society, Paine's work continues to influence thinkers around the world today.