This important book takes a close look at Paine’s deism set within the context of his historical period. The author examines deistical concepts both in religious terms and in its political implications and impact. In doing this she follows Paine’s life and work, examines the reaction to his deistical ideas.
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Working-class republicanism became very influential in the early period of the second half of the 19th century, particularly in the large industrial towns, though only in Ireland can it be said to have evolved into a mass movement, despite the hostility there of the Roman Catholic sect.
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Following the publication of The Age of Reason, Thomas must have come to regard Paine as a infidel – and already as someone whom he regarded as having ruined his sister’s life and embarrassed his own. When Elizabeth died, the obituary he drafted gave vent to his venom regarding Paine.
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Holt was a strong opponent of the slave trade and gave extensive and prominent coverage to parliamentary debates about it. Notice was also taken of the activities of radical organisations, among them a commemorative celebration held in London by the Revolution Society.
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