Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
ISBN: 9780143112389
出版社: Penguin USA
出版年: 2007-9
页数: 432
定价: 127.00元
装帧: Pap
内容简介
A fresh new look at the Enlightenment intellectual who became the most controversial of America's founding fathers
Despite his being a founder of both the United States and the French Republic, the creator of the phrase "United States of America," and the author of Common Sense , Thomas Paine is the least well known of America's founding fathers. This edifying biography by Craig Nelson traces Paine's path from his years as a London mechanic, through his emergence as the voice of revolutionary fervor on two continents, to his final days in the throes of dementia. By acquainting us as never before with this complex and combative genius, Nelson rescues a giant from obscurity-and gives us a fascinating work of history.
作者简介
Craig Nelson在HarperCollins、Hyperion和兰登书屋担任编辑近20年。其作品在《沙龙》、《布兰德尔》、《文类》等众多刊物上发表。他曾接受《多彩世界》、《访谈》、《文档》、《曼哈顿公司》、《每日新闻》、《出版者周刊》、《闲暇时光》等多家媒体专访。其作品包括《第一位英雄》（The First Heroes）和《迷失》（Let's Get Lost）。