In 'Thomas Paine, the Apostle of Liberty' by John E. Remsburg, the author delves into the life and legacy of one of America's most influential political thinkers, Thomas Paine. Known for his revolutionary writings such as 'Common Sense' and 'The Rights of Man,' Paine's literary style is characterized by its persuasive and straightforward prose, making complex political ideas accessible to the common man. Remsburg provides readers with a detailed analysis of Paine's works, highlighting their impact on the American Revolution and their lasting relevance in today's society. The book offers a comprehensive look at Paine's contribution to the fight for liberty and democracy, placing him within the broader literary and political context of his time. John E. Remsburg, a respected historian and scholar, brings his expertise to this biographical study of Thomas Paine. Drawing on primary sources and extensive research, Remsburg sheds light on Paine's motivations and the historical events that shaped his writings. His meticulous attention to detail and engaging writing style make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history and political philosophy. I highly recommend 'Thomas Paine, the Apostle of Liberty' to readers who want to deepen their understanding of the founding principles of the United States and the role of individuals like Paine in shaping the nation's history. This book is a must-read for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the intersection of literature and politics.

Reproduction of the original: The Life of Thomas Paine by Moncure Daniel Conway

This book explores Thomas Paine's French decade, from the publication of the first part of Rights of Man in the spring of 1791 to his return trip to the United States in the fall of 1802. It examines Paine's multifarious activities during this period as a thinker, writer, member of the French Convention, lobbyist, adviser to French governments, officious diplomat and propagandist. Using previously neglected sources and archival material, Carine Lounissi demonstrates both how his republicanism was challenged, bolstered and altered by this French experience, and how his positions at key moments of the history of the French experiment forced major participants in the Revolution to defend or question the kind of regime or of republic they wished to set up. As a member of the Lafayette circle when writing the manuscript of Rights of Man, of the Girondin constellation in the Convention, one of the few democrats who defended universal suffrage after Thermidor, and as a member of the Constitutional Circle which promoted a kind of republic which did not match his ideas, Paine baffled his contemporaries and still puzzles the present-day scholar. This book intends to offer a new perspective on Paine, and on how this major agent of revolutions contributed to the debate on the French Revolution both in France and outside France.