Thomas Paine by Craig Nelson

Thomas Paine by Craig Nelson

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.

Craig Nelson has worked for Harper & Row, Hyperion, Random House, and Villard as a vice president and executive editor, as well as a literary agent. He is the author of a number of works, including Thomas Paine, which won the Henry Adams Prize in 2007. Variety, Interview, Publishers Weekly, and Time Out have all featured him.

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ISBN 13	9780143112389
ISBN 10	0143112384
Title	Thomas Paine
Author	Craig Nelson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2007-09-04
Number of pages	432
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