Thomas Paine
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Author Description
Definitive, concise, and very interesting... From William Shakespeare to Winston Churchill, the Very Interesting People series provides authoritative bite-sized biographies of Britain's most fascinating historical figures - people whose influence and importance have stood the test of time. Each book in the series is based upon the biographical entry from the world-famous Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. The Very Interesting People series includes the following titles: 1.William Shakespeare by Peter Holland 2. George Eliot by Rosemary Ashton 3. Charles Dickens by Michael Slater 4. Charles Darwin by Adrian Desmond, James Moore, and Janet Browne 5. Isaac Newton by Richard S.Westfall 6. Elizabeth I by Patrick Collinson 7. George III by John Cannon 8. Benjamin Disraeli by Jonathan Parry 9. Christopher Wren by Kerry Downes 10. John Ruskin by Robert Hewison 11. James Joyce by Bruce Stewart 12. John Milton by Gordon Campbell 13. Jane Austen by Marilyn Butler 14. Henry VIII by Eric Ives 15. Queen Victoria by K. D. Reynolds and H. C. G. Matthew 16. Winston Churchill by Paul Addison 17. Oliver Cromwell by John Morrill 18. Thomas Paine by Mark Philp 19. J. M. W. Turner by Luke Herrmann 20. William and Mary by Tony Claydon and W. A. Speck
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This biography investigates the life and intellectual contributions of Thomas Paine, examining how his radical political pamphlets shaped the revolutionary discourse of the eighteenth century. Mark Philp, an expert in British political history, utilizes primary source documentation from the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography to construct a concise account of Paine's career. The text analyzes the evolution of Paine's thought from his early life in England to his pivotal roles in the American and French Revolutions. It argues that Paine's influence stems from his unique ability to articulate complex democratic ideals in accessible, persuasive prose.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A chronological overview of Thomas Paine's life from his origins in Thetford to his death in America.
- Analysis of key political texts including Common Sense and The Rights of Man.
- Historical context regarding the political climate of the American and French Revolutions.
- Examination of Paine's impact on modern democratic theory and republicanism.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a reliable and accessible entry point for those seeking a foundational understanding of Paine's historical significance. Readers frequently note the clarity of the prose, which distills complex political history into a manageable and informative format.
Page Count:
99
Publication Date:
2007-11-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199217564
ISBN-13:
9780199217564
History
Biography
Philosophy
Non-Fiction
United States
