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100 1 _aRemsburg, John E.
_q(John Eleazer),
_d1848-1919
245 1 0 _aThomas Paine, the Apostle of Liberty :
_bAn Address Delivered in Chicago, January 29, 1916; Including the Testimony of Five Hundred Witnesses
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-07-11
505 0 _aThomas Paine, the apostle of liberty -- "Common Sense" and the American Revolution -- The "Rights of Man" and the French Revolution -- "Age of Reason" and recantation calumny -- Paine's place in literature -- Reforms and inventions -- Testimonials and tributes.
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Thomas Paine, the Apostle of Liberty" by John E. Remsburg is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text serves as both a tribute and defense of Thomas Paine, a revolutionary figure instrumental in shaping the principles of liberty and independence in America and France. It highlights Paine's crucial role in advocating for American independence through his writings, particularly "Common Sense," and his subsequent influence during the French Revolution. The opening of the work sets the context for a celebration of Thomas Paine's legacy, framing him as a misunderstood hero of liberty. It discusses his early life, transitional journey to America, and the profound impact of his writings on the American Revolution. Remsburg emphasizes Paine's unwavering commitment to liberty, characterizing him as a martyr for the ideals he championed, and delves into the challenges he faced, including persecution and misrepresentation. The text introduces Paine's philosophy and moral fortitude, foreshadowing a detailed exploration of his contributions and the injustices he endured, positioning him as a key figure in the pursuit of human rights and social justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPaine, Thomas, 1737-1809
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40210
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