Common Sense, Rights of Man, and Other Essential Writings of Thomas Paine - Thomas Paine

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Noted works by one of the most eloquent proponents of democracy are together in this one volume. Paines 1776 pamphlet Common Sense is joined by The Rights of Man, his defense of the French Revolution, and selections from The Crisis. nA volume of Thomas Paines most essential works, showcasing one of American historys most eloquent proponents of democracy. nUpon publication, Thomas Paines modest pamphlet Common Sense shocked and spurred the foundling American colonies of 1776 to action. It demanded freedom from Britain--when even the most fervent patriots were only advocating tax reform. Paines daring prose paved the way for the Declaration of Independence and, consequently, the Revolutionary War. For without the pen of Paine, as John Adams said, the sword of Washington would have been wielded in vain. n n Later, his impassioned defense of the French Revolution, Rights of Man, caused a worldwide sensation. Napoleon, for one, claimed to have slept with a copy under his pillow, recommending that a statue of gold should be erected to Paine] in every city in the universe. n nHere in one volume, these two complete works are joined with selections from Pains other major essays, The Crisis, The Age of Reason, and Agrarian Justice. n nIncludes a Foreword by Jack Fruchtman Jr. nand an Introduction by Sidney Hookn

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