An Oration on the Life and Services of Thomas Paine
1871
An Oration on the Life and Services of Thomas Paine
1871
Biographies, History - American
An Oration on the Life and Services of Thomas Paine, published in 1871 by Robert Green Ingersoll, is a tribute to the influential political writer and revolutionary. Ingersoll highlights Paine's significant contributions to American independence, particularly through his works like 'Common Sense' and 'The Rights of Man.' The oration defends Paine's legacy against historical mischaracterization and emphasizes his role as a champion of liberty and rational thought, while also addressing his critiques of religion in 'The Age of Reason.'
