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Thomas Paine
Author(s): Harvey J. Kaye (Author)
- Publisher: OXFORD UNIV PR
- Publication Date: 6 April 2000
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 160 pages
- ISBN-10: 0195116275
- ISBN-13: 9780195116274
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
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Kaye skillfully weaves together the story of the man and the important historical events that occurred during his lifetime. The writing is lively and unbiased.... A solid addition to biography collections.--School Library Journal
Attentive readers will come away with a grasp of Paine's background, career, beliefs, and accomplishments, as well as a sense of the social upheavals during his time in America, England, and France.... A solid, readable choice for biography collections.--Booklist
This is a great introduction to Thomas Paine for both young adults and adults. It is the first work on Paine in decades, which is very accurate as to the facts of his life and the crucial role he played in founding this country and in the democratic revolutions all over the world. That makes this an important work. I welcome its publication.--Gary Berton, President, Thomas Paine National Historical Association
Kaye capably interweaves life in the 18th century with biographical material ... descriptive and comprehensive ... Recommended.--Book Report
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"Attentive readers will come away with a grasp of Paine's background, career, beliefs, and accomplishments, as well as a sense of the social upheavals during his time in America, England, and France.... A solid, readable choice for biography collections."--Booklist
"This is a great introduction to Thomas Paine for both young adults and adults. It is the first work on Paine in decades, which is very accurate as to the facts of his life and the crucial role he played in founding this country and in the democratic revolutions all over the world. That makes this an important work. I welcome its publication."--Gary Berton, President, Thomas Paine National Historical Association
"Kaye capably interweaves life in the 18th century with biographical material ... descriptive and comprehensive ... Recommended."--Book Report
About the Author
Harvey J. Kaye is the Ben and Joyce Rosenberg Professor of Democracy and Justice Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. An award-winning author, Kaye has published fifteen books on history, politics, and ideas, contributed articles and essays to a diverse array of publications, including the Washington Post, the Daily Beast, Salon.com, and Huffington Post, and appeared as a guest on numerous television and radio programs, including "Bill Moyers Journal," BookTV's "After Words," "Here and Now," and "The Thom Hartmann Show."
Born in New Jersey, Kaye received his B.A. at Rutgers (1971), his M.A. at the University of London (1973), and his Ph.D. at Louisiana State University (1976). He is a member of the National Writers Union, AFT, and PEN, and an Organization of American Historians Distinguished Lecturer (2007-2013). Kaye lives with his wife Lorna in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where they raised two daughters and root for the Packers. His new book - The Fight for the Four Freedoms: What Made FDR and the Greatest Generation Truly Great - will be published by Simon & Schuster in 2014.
