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THE GAIN FROM PAINE.

Authors :
Nash, David
Source :
History Today. Jun2009, Vol. 59 Issue 6, p12-18. 7p. 9 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article presents a discussion and analysis of the political and social writings of the British-American political scientist Thomas Paine. Details are given regarding Paine's lifelong career in political and social commentary, highlighting his rivalry with fellow writer Edmond Burke and examining his central influence on the discourse of the American and French Revolutions. Additional discussion is given outlining the primary ideological features of his major works "Common Sense" and "The Age of Reason."

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00182753
Volume :
59
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
History Today
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
41326592