Project Gutenberg 2012-07-11 Public domain in the USA. 591 Remsburg, John E. (John Eleazer) 1848 1919 Remsberg, John Eleazer 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 -- "Common Sense" and the American Revolution -- The "Rights of Man" and the French Revolution -- "Age of Reason" and recantation calumny -- Paine's place in literature -- Reforms and inventions -- Testimonials and tributes. Produced by David Widger "Thomas Paine, the Apostle of Liberty" by John E. Remsburg is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text serves as both a tribute and defense of Thomas Paine, a revolutionary figure instrumental in shaping the principles of liberty and independence in America and France. It highlights Paine's crucial role in advocating for American independence through his writings, particularly "Common Sense," and his subsequent influence during the French Revolution. The opening of the work sets the context for a celebration of Thomas Paine's legacy, framing him as a misunderstood hero of liberty. It discusses his early life, transitional journey to America, and the profound impact of his writings on the American Revolution. Remsburg emphasizes Paine's unwavering commitment to liberty, characterizing him as a martyr for the ideals he championed, and delves into the challenges he faced, including persecution and misrepresentation. The text introduces Paine's philosophy and moral fortitude, foreshadowing a detailed exploration of his contributions and the injustices he endured, positioning him as a key figure in the pursuit of human rights and social justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809 JC Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Politics 447232 2025-08-16T10:27:42.853568 text/html 431423 2024-10-23T09:34:14 text/html 244407 2025-08-16T10:27:50.829547 application/epub+zip 249946 2025-08-16T10:27:46.069589 application/epub+zip 224248 2025-08-16T10:27:44.848551 application/epub+zip 469223 2025-08-16T10:27:54.457576 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 446765 2025-08-16T10:27:50.058525 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310438 2022-09-18T12:05:55.393011 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 387648 2025-08-16T10:27:42.025559 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 387485 2024-11-27T14:09:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17265 2025-08-16T10:27:54.595502 application/rdf+xml 17292 2025-08-16T10:27:45.353581 image/jpeg 3991 2025-08-16T10:27:45.097593 image/jpeg 241141 2025-08-16T10:27:42.885582 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia