Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations
by Nelson, Craig
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0670037885
- ISBN 13
- 9780670037889
- Seller
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Staten Island, New York, United States
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Synopsis
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.
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- Bookseller
- Great Expectations Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 016197
- Title
- Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations
- Author
- Nelson, Craig
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0670037885
- ISBN 13
- 9780670037889
- Publisher
- Viking
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2006
- Keywords
- Biography. Early United States History
- Bookseller catalogs
- Autobiography and Biography;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
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