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Thomas Paine

Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations
Dec 23, 2010brinyurchin rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An extraordinarily well researched, beautifully written book that accomplishes the rare feat of being immensely entertaining AND educational. Craig Nelson has written a gem in which we are treated to the whole sweep of the French and American revolutions, the economic, political, religious and philosophical mindset---refracted through a few key historical characters, chief among them, Thomas Paine, who, it turns out, is one of the most astonishingly principled, productive yet unsung heroes of American history. A remarkably well distilled book. A hidden treasure!