Common sense, Rights of man, and other essential writings of Thomas Paine
In January 1776, Thomas Paine published a pamphlet called Common Sense, which electrified the American colonies. Paine demanded freedom from Britain when even fervent patriots were revolting only against excessive taxation. His daring prose spurred passage of the Declaration of Independence. The Cri...
| Main Author: | Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. |
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| Other Authors: | Hook, Sidney, 1902-1989., Fruchtman, Jack. |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Signet Classic,
[2003]
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