Common Sense, Rights of Man, and Other Essential Writings of Thomas Paine
| AUTHOR | Paine, Thomas; Fruchtman, Jack; Fruchtman, Jack et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Signet Classics (07/01/2003) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Mass Market Paperbound) |
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A volume of Thomas Paine's most essential works, showcasing one of American history's most eloquent proponents of democracy.
Upon publication, Thomas Paine's 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. Paine's 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.-
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.-
Here in one volume, these two complete works are joined with selections from Pain's other major essays, -The Crisis, - -The Age of Reason, - and -Agrarian Justice.-
Includes a Foreword by Jack Fruchtman Jr.
and an Introduction by Sidney Hook
Upon publication, Thomas Paine's 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. Paine's 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.-
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.-
Here in one volume, these two complete works are joined with selections from Pain's other major essays, -The Crisis, - -The Age of Reason, - and -Agrarian Justice.-
Includes a Foreword by Jack Fruchtman Jr.
and an Introduction by Sidney Hook
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ISBN-13:
9780451528896
ISBN-10:
0451528891
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Mass Market (Rack) Paperback)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
416
Carton Quantity:
48
Product Dimensions:
4.26 x 1.09 x 6.78 inches
Weight:
0.44 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Ikids
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Philosophy | Political
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
320.011
Library of Congress Control Number:
2003042574
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Noted works by one of the most eloquent proponents of democracy are together in this one volume. Paine's 1776 pamphlet "Common Sense" is joined by "The Rights of Man, " his defense of the French Revolution, and selections from "The Crisis."
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A volume of Thomas Paine's most essential works, showcasing one of American history's most eloquent proponents of democracy.
Upon publication, Thomas Paine's 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. Paine's 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.-
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.-
Here in one volume, these two complete works are joined with selections from Pain's other major essays, -The Crisis, - -The Age of Reason, - and -Agrarian Justice.-
Includes a Foreword by Jack Fruchtman Jr.
and an Introduction by Sidney Hook
Upon publication, Thomas Paine's 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. Paine's 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.-
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.-
Here in one volume, these two complete works are joined with selections from Pain's other major essays, -The Crisis, - -The Age of Reason, - and -Agrarian Justice.-
Includes a Foreword by Jack Fruchtman Jr.
and an Introduction by Sidney Hook
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Introduction by:
Hook, Sidney
Sidney Hook is Senior Research Fel-low at the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace.
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