One of the most influential writers and reformers of his age, Thomas Paine successfully publicized the issues of his time in pamphlets that clearly and persuasively argued for political independence and social reform. Rights of Man, his greatest and most widely read work, is considered a classic statement of faith in democracy and egalitarianism.The first part of this document, dedicated to George Washington, appeared in 1791. Defending the early events of the French Revolution, it spoke on...
First published on January 10, 1776, Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” was one the most influential and best-selling works from the colonial period. It has been suggested that it may have been the single biggest factor in inspiring the people of the Thirteen Colonies to declare and fight for their independence from Great Britain beginning in the summer of 1776. One of the central political arguments amongst the colonists of the pre-revolutionary period was whether or not they should indeed seek...
"The Crisis" is Thomas Paine's series of pamphlets published from 1776 to 1783 during the American Revolution. The first pamphlet begins with the famous words «these are the times that try men's souls» and evokes the mood at the outset of the American Revolution. Many colonists were uncertain of the prospect of war with the British Empire and these pamphlets were designed to bolster morale and resistance among patriots, as well as shame neutrals and loyalists toward the cause. As...
Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of «The Greatest Works of Thomas Paine: 39 Books in One Edition». This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Common Sense The American Crisis The Rights of Man The Age of Reason The Republican Proclamation To the Authors of «Le Républicain» To the Abbé Sièyes To the Attorney General To Mr. Secretary Dundas Letters to Onslow Cranley To...
This eBook edition of «Common Sense & The Rights of Man» has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Paine's visionary call for republicanism and social welfare was generations ahead of its time when «Rights of Man» was published. According to Paine – Government's sole purpose is safeguarding the individual and his/her inherent, inalienable rights; each societal institution that does not benefit the nation is...
Musaicum Books presents to you this meticulously edited Thomas Paine collection. This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: Common Sense The American Crisis The Rights of Man The Age of Reason The Republican Proclamation To the Authors of «Le Républicain» To the Abbé Sièyes To the Attorney General To Mr. Secretary Dundas Letters to Onslow Cranley To the Sheriff of the County of Sussex To Mr....
This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works or all the significant works – the Œuvre – of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook – easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • The Writings of Thomas Paine: The Age of Reason • Common SenseThomas Paine • The Writings of Thomas Paine: The Rights of ManThomas Paine • The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Complete • The Writings of Thomas Paine: The American CrisisThomas Paine • Under the Greenwood Tree; Or, The Mellstock Quire • THE AGE OF...