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Common Sense, Rights of Man, and Other Essential Writings of Thomas Paine (Signet Classics)

by Thomas Paine

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Publisher Comments:

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."

Synopsis:

Paineas daring prose paved the way for the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War. This volume also includes aThe Crisis, a aThe Age of Reason, a and aAgrarian Justice.a
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ISBN:
9780451528896
Introduction:
Hook, Sidney
Foreword:
Fruchtman, Jack
Introduction:
Hook, Sidney
Foreword:
Fruchtman, Jack, JR.
Foreword:
Fruchtman, Jack
Foreword:
Fruchtman, Jr.
Author:
Hook, Sidney
Author:
Paine, Thomas
Publisher:
Signet Classics
Location:
New York
Subject:
Political
Subject:
Political science
Subject:
History & Theory - General
Subject:
Classics
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Signet Classics
Series Volume:
no. 17
Publication Date:
July 2003
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
6.78x4.26x1.09 in. .44 lbs.
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