
A gripping portrait of Thomas Paine, a revolutionary voice in 18th-century America and Europe, exploring democracy's early days.
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A gripping portrait of Thomas Paine, a revolutionary voice in 18th-century America and Europe, exploring democracy's early days.
Thomas Paine’s voice rang in the ears of eighteenth-century revolutionaries from America to France to England. He was friend to luminaries such as Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and William Wordsworth. His pamphlets extolling democracy sold in the millions. Yet he died a forgotten man, isolated by his rough manners, idealistic zeal, and unwillingness to compromise.
Howard Fast’s brilliant portrait brings Paine to the fore as a legend of American history, and provides readers with a gripping...
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Minor references to romantic encounters; no explicit scenes depicted.
Moderate depictions of revolutionary conflict and physical struggles.
Mild language used occasionally in dialogue.
Brief mentions of alcohol consumption in social settings.
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Minor references to religious ideas in historical context.
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Central focus on revolutionary and democratic ideals of the 18th century.
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Moderate portrayal of societal oppression and personal hardship.
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