Presents a short children's biography on the life of Thomas Paine and provides details on his early Quaker upbringing in England, his later involvement with the patriot cause in the colonies, and the authorship of "Common Sense, " a political pamphlet denouncing British rule in the colonies.
Examines the life and times of American patriot Thomas Paine, looking at how his activities as a pamphleteer in the 1770s inspired American colonists to fight for their freedom from Britain.
A biography of British political theorist, author, and civil servant Leonard Woolf, discussing the extremes of his personality and behavior, and focusing on the nature of his relationship with his wife, author Virginia Woolf.
A biography of the political writer, with an emphasis on his contributions to the struggles of his day and their continuing relevance to modern questions.
Introduces Thomas Paine, whose interest in politics and adventure led him from England to the American colonies where the articles and pamphlets he wrote helped generate support for the Revolution.
Examines the life and career of Thomas Paine, discussing his controversial political views, and his efforts to inspire the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
