Thomas Paine and Revolutionary Writing UH, W

English radical Thomas Paine (1737-1809), writer and thinker but more writer than thinker, is author of the most influential and distinctly “American” revolutionary ideals and roadmaps, best selling author of the 18th century, a significant factor in both the American and French Revolutions and pioneer of modern democracy. This class will look at his life, character, times, influences, ideas, works and legacy and compare him to other revolutionary writers.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

UH 382