Thomas Paine, the Apostle of Liberty An Address Delivered in Chicago, January 29, 1916; Including the Testimony of Five Hundred Witnesses

"Thomas Paine, the Apostle of Liberty" by John E. Remsburg is a recounting of history that honors and protects Thomas Paine, a key person who formed independence in both America and France. The story focuses on Paine's importance, especially how he stood up for freedom through his writings, like "Common Sense," and his later effect on the French Revolution. The beginning of the book creates the atmosphere for honoring Paine's life, seeing him as a hero of freedom who was not understood. The reader can see his early life, how he moved to America, and the big effect his writings had on the American Revolution. Remsburg stresses Paine's strong dedication to freedom, showing him as someone who sacrificed for his beliefs, and explores the problems he faced, like being treated badly and misunderstood. The book shows Paine's way of thinking and moral strength, hinting at a close examination of what he did and the unfair treatment he experienced, placing him as a main player in the fight for human rights and fairness.