Book Description

This edition binds together three of Thomas Paine's most important and inspirational works: Common Sense (1775-76) The American Crisis (1776) & Rights of Man (1791) * Common Sense (1775-76)Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense; inspired the Thirteen Colonies to declare and fight for independence from Great Britain. The case is made in simple language, explaining the advantages of and the need for immediate independence. It was published anonymously on January 10, 1776, at the beginning of the American Revolution. * The American Crisis (1776)Paine's collection of articles during the American Revolutionary War. The American Crisis is a pamphlet series originally published from 1776 to 1783 during the American Revolution. Often known as The American Crisis or simply The Crisis, there are 16 pamphlets in total.Paine signed the pamphlets with the pseudonym, "Common Sense." The pamphlets were contemporaneous with early parts of the American Revolution, during a time when colonists needed inspiring works. Paine's writings bolstered the morale of the American colonists, appealed to the English people's consideration of the war with America, clarified the issues at stake in the war, and denounced the advocates of a negotiated peace. The first volume begins with the famous words "These are the times that try men's souls.* Rights of Man (1791) Rights of Man argues that popular political revolution is permissible when a government does not safeguard its people, their natural rights. It is Thomas Paine's most famous work, published two years after the French Revolution. In it he defended the values of the Revolution - those of 'Libert�, �galit�, fraternit�' (liberty, equality and brotherhood). Paine explored the idea that government based on true justice should support not only mankind's natural rights (life, liberty, free speech, freedom of conscience) but also its civil rights (relating to security and protection).