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Thomas Paine and the Promise of America: A History & Biography

Harvey J. Kaye presents Thomas Paine as both a revolutionary writer and an enduring influence on American political culture. The book traces Paine’s transformation from an English artisan into the author of Common Sense, then follows the radical democratic arguments that inspired later abolitionists, labor organizers, reformers, and presidents to invoke his vision of a more equal republic.

Publisher: Hill and Wang
Publication date: 2006-07-25
Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
ISBN: 9780809093441

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