Thomas Paine From 'The Gods and Other Lectures'

"Thomas Paine" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a recounting of the life of Thomas Paine. The book tells the story of Paine's early difficulties in England and his move to America, where he wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense," which pushed for freedom from British rule. Ingersoll's biography shows how Paine influenced freedom, democracy, and the way we think about politics. Ingersoll looks at Paine's famous writings and explores the criticism Paine encountered because of his views. Ingersoll paints a picture of Paine as a brave defender of reason and a revolutionary figure whose ideas continue to be important.