Thomas Paine by Robert Green Ingersoll
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About this eBook
| Author | Ingersoll, Robert Green, 1833-1899 |
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| Title |
Thomas Paine
From 'The Gods and Other Lectures' |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Thomas Paine" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a historical biography written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and contributions of Thomas Paine, an influential figure in the American Revolution and a proponent of human rights and rationalism. It underscores Paine's impact on liberty, democracy, and the evolution of political thought, making it a critical study of a pivotal figure in the history of American freedom. In this work, Ingersoll passionately chronicles Paine's life, emphasizing his relentless fight against tyranny and superstition. Beginning with Paine's early struggles in England, the narrative follows his journey to America, where he authored the pivotal pamphlet "Common Sense," advocating for independence from Britain. Ingersoll highlights Paine's political writings, including "The Rights of Man" and "The Age of Reason," which criticized both monarchy and religious dogma, proposing instead a foundation of rational thought and ethics. Not only does the book celebrate Paine's contributions to establishing the United States as a free nation, but it also examines the backlash he faced, particularly from religious institutions, which branded him as a heretic for his views. The biography ultimately presents Paine as a courageous champion of reason and a revolutionary thinker, whose ideals resonate through the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JC: Political science: Political theory |
| Subject | Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38101 |
| Release Date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 112 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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