|
Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern NationsCraig Nelson
יצא לאור ע"י הוצאת Penguin (Non-Classics),
שפת הספר: אנגלית |
ללא דירוג
|
|
תקציר הספר
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.
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.
פרסומת
לקט ספרים מאת Craig Nelson
לצפיה ברשימה המלאה, עבור לדף הסופר של Craig Nelson