Thomas Paine: The Most Valuable Englishman Ever

Synopsis

Kenneth Griffith tells the story of Thomas Paine, an 18th century Sussex customs officer who played a central role in both the American and French revolutions. Son of a Norfolk corset maker he wrote the immortal political tracts ‘The Rights of Man’ and ‘Common Sense’. He died alone, in poverty and ostracized as an atheist and free-thinker in America.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

1982

Availability

OUT OF Distribution

Notes

Broadcast on BBC2 on 16/1/1982

Subjects

History; Politics & government

Keywords

American revolution; French Revolution; history of the 18th century; Paine, Thomas; political writing

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£12.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

47 minutes

Year

2004

Distributor

Name

Global Visions

Name

Moviemail

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Phone

0844 848 2000

Address

Simply Home Entertainment
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Ringwood
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UK

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