Washminster

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Washminster

Saturday 7 September 2013

Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine was a great Englishman - who played an influential role in both the American and French revolutions. Sadly, those who decree what history is taught in schools - or what we can watch on TV - don't like to pay much attention to the glorious radical tradition in Britain.

I've long been an admirer of Thomas Paine. Over the summer I published some posts about one of his great works - "Common Sense" (the series began on 28th July).

If listening to Common Sense makes you want to know more here are some suggestions for Further Reading