Common Sense The Rights Of Man And Other Essential Writings (Paine T.); Signet classics, 2003

A volume of Thomas Paines most essential works, showcasing one of American historys most eloquent proponents of democracy. Upon 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." 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 Pains 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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Параметр	Значение
ISBN	978-0-451-52889-6
Автор(ы)	Paine T.
Вес	0.21кг
Возрастные ограничения	12
Год издания	2003
Издатель	Signet classics
Кол-во страниц	381
Количество страниц	381
Переплет	Мягкая бумажная
Раздел	Книги на английском языке
Формат	105x171мм