Thomas Paine by Robert Green Ingersoll

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Author Ingersoll, Robert Green, 1833-1899
Title Thomas Paine
From 'The Gods and Other Lectures'
Note Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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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
Most Recently Updated Jan 29, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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