"An Oration on the Life and Services of Thomas Paine" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a fervent salute to the extraordinary life of Thomas Paine, an impactful revolutionary writer celebrated for championing freedom during the American Revolution. It recounts Paine's transformation from humble beginnings in England to a central player in American independence. Ingersoll underscores Paine's pivotal role in kindling the flames of revolution with his influential writings like "Common Sense" and "The Rights of Man," inspiring colonists to fight for independence and envision a government of the people. The oration explores the less celebrated period of Paine's life when his critiques of religion, particularly in "The Age of Reason," led to societal condemnation. In essence, the book emerges as a robust defense of Paine's enduring legacy, aiming to correct historical distortions and ensure recognition of his profound contributions to liberty and rational thinking.
An Oration on the Life and Services of Thomas Paine
By Robert Green Ingersoll
Discover the untold story of a revolutionary figure who ignited a nation's fight for freedom, only to face condemnation for his radical ideas.
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About the AuthorRobert Green Ingersoll, nicknamed "the Great Agnostic", was an American lawyer, writer, and orator during the Golden Age of Free Thought, who campaigned in defense of agnosticism.
Robert Green Ingersoll, nicknamed "the Great Agnostic", was an American lawyer, writer, and orator during the Golden Age of Free Thought, who campaigned in defense of agnosticism.
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