Common sense ; and Rights of man : bold-faced thoughts on revolut ion, reason, and personal freedom /
Thomas Paine ; edited by Laura R oss.
- New York : Sterling, c2011.
- 480 p. ; 16 cm.
Includes index.
Common sense - Rights of man.
"Thomas Paine's powerful essays inspired two of the most important r evolutions in history, in America and France. America's first bestselle r, 'Common Sense' (1776) is a ringing denunciation of corrupt monarchie s...'Rights of Man' (1791) is a fiery condemnation of a former friend's writings and a further exploration of Paine's beliefs in innovation, f ree thought, and democracy..."--P. [4] of cover.
9781402778674 1402778678
2011-291723
Political science -- History -- 18th century. Monarchy. Political science -- Early works to 1800.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783.