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Common Sense

and Other Writings

By Thomas Paine
Edited by Gordon S. Wood

By Thomas Paine
Edited by Gordon S. Wood

By Thomas Paine
Introduction by Diana Gabaldon

By Thomas Paine
Introduction by Diana Gabaldon

By Thomas Paine
Introduction by Diana Gabaldon

By Thomas Paine
Introduction by Diana Gabaldon

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Feb 11, 2003 | ISBN 9780375760112

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Feb 03, 2004 | ISBN 9780553214659

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Feb 03, 2004 | ISBN 9780553898415

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    About Common Sense

    Includes the complete texts of Common Sense; Rights of Man, Part the Second; The Age of Reason (part one); Four Letters on Interesting Subjects, published anonymously and just discovered to be Paine’s work; and Letter to the Abbé Raynal, Paine’s first examination of world events; as well as selections from The American Crises

    In 1776, America was a hotbed of enlightenment and revolution. Thomas Paine not only spurred his fellow Americans to action but soon came to symbolize the spirit of the Revolution. His elegantly persuasive pieces spoke to the hearts and minds of those fighting for freedom. He was later outlawed in Britain, jailed in France, and finally labeled an atheist upon his return to America.

    About Common Sense

    In 1776, America was a hotbed of enlightenment and revolution. Thomas Paine not only spurred his fellow Americans to action but soon came to symbolize the spirit of the Revolution. His elegantly persuasive pieces spoke to the hearts and minds of those fighting for freedom. He was later outlawed in Britain, jailed in France, and finally labeled an atheist upon his return to America.

    "No writer has exceeded Paine in ease and familiarity of style; in perspicuity of expression, happiness of elucidation, and in simple unassuming language."–Thomas Jefferson

    About Common Sense

    In 1776, America was a hotbed of enlightenment and revolution. Thomas Paine not only spurred his fellow Americans to action but soon came to symbolize the spirit of the Revolution. His elegantly persuasive pieces spoke to the hearts and minds of those fighting for freedom. He was later outlawed in Britain, jailed in France, and finally labeled an atheist upon his return to America.

    "No writer has exceeded Paine in ease and familiarity of style; in perspicuity of expression, happiness of elucidation, and in simple unassuming language."–Thomas Jefferson

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    Common Sense, the Rights of Man and Other Essential Writings of ThomasPaine
    Rights of Man and Common Sense
    The Thomas Paine Reader
    See all books by Thomas Paine

    About Thomas Paine

    Thomas Paine was born in Thetford, England, in 1737, the son of a staymaker. He had little schooling and worked at a number of jobs, including tax collector, a position he lost for agitating for an increase in excisemen’s pay…. More about Thomas Paine

    About Thomas Paine

    Thomas Paine was born in Thetford, England, in 1737, the son of a staymaker. He had little schooling and worked at a number of jobs, including tax collector, a position he lost for agitating for an increase in excisemen’s pay…. More about Thomas Paine

    About Thomas Paine

    Thomas Paine was born in Thetford, England, in 1737, the son of a staymaker. He had little schooling and worked at a number of jobs, including tax collector, a position he lost for agitating for an increase in excisemen’s pay…. More about Thomas Paine

    Product Details

    Category: Colonial/Revolutionary Period | Nonfiction Classics

    Paperback | $9.95
    Published by Modern Library
    Feb 11, 2003 | 352 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780375760112

    Category: Colonial/Revolutionary Period | Nonfiction Classics

    Mass Market Paperback | $4.95
    Published by Bantam Classics
    Feb 03, 2004 | 112 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-7/8 | ISBN 9780553214659

    Category: Colonial/Revolutionary Period

    Ebook | $1.99
    Published by Bantam
    Feb 03, 2004 | 112 Pages | ISBN 9780553898415
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    “No writer has exceeded Paine in ease and familiarity of style; in perspicuity of expression, happiness of elucidation, and in simple unassuming language.” —Thomas Jefferson

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