Foreign correspondent Bruce Bacon has uncovered the truth about one of World War II's most shocking acts of genocide. When he tries to get his story into print, he becomes not a hero but an outcast, persecuted by his own government. Outraged, he is suddenly a man betrayed by all he holds dear, except his belief in freedom and his passion for an Irish beauty.

Here ... are the most important works of Tom Paine, edited and interpreted by Howard Fast. The running commentaries by Howard Fast throw new light on the life and work of the man who first gave voice to the ideals of the Republic. To complete the picture, this volume contains Howard Fast's magnificent historical novel, Citizen Tom Paine. --Dust jacket flap.