Who was Thomas Paine?

Arguably he was the Englishman who has had the most influence on world affairs while combining the least recognition among today’s English. He played a key intellectual role in both the American Revolution and the French Revolution and can be seen as one of the founders of the modern democratic state.
Today is the 200th anniversary of his death.
You can read his Wikipedia profile here and a BBC online anniversary feature here.


 




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