Kaye, Harvey J.

Thomas Paine and the promise of America / by Harvey J. Kaye. - 1st ed. - New York : Hill and Wang, 2005. - 326 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [263]-307) and index.

A freeborn Briton -- An American revolutionary -- A citizen of the world -- The age of Paine -- Freedom must have all or none -- When, in countries that are called civilized -- Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered -- We have it in our power -- It is yet too soon to write the history of the Revolution.

080908970X (hardcover : alk. paper)

2004025565


Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809 --Influence.


Political culture--History.--United States


United States--Politics and government.

JC177.A4 / K39 2005

320.51/092