Thomas Paine: Liberator

By Frank Smith and Professor of Vascular Surgery and Surgical Education Frank Smith

Book Overview

Thomas Paine: Liberator is a biography written by Frank Smith that explores the life and legacy of Thomas Paine, one of the most influential figures of the American Revolution. The book delves into Paine's early life in England, his involvement in the French Revolution, and his role as a political activist and writer in America. Smith examines Paine's most famous works, including Common Sense and The Rights of Man, and explores how they shaped the political landscape of the time. He also delves into Paine's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with alcoholism. Throughout the book, Smith provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Paine, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses. He also situates Paine within the broader historical context, exploring the social, political, and economic forces that shaped his life and work. Overall, Thomas Paine: Liberator is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a deep understanding of one of the most important figures in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163161640
• ISBN13: 9781163161647
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"