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Common sense : and Rights of man : bold-faced thoughts on revolution, reason, and personal freedom

Common sense : and Rights of man : bold-faced thoughts on revolution, reason, and personal freedom

Book 2011

"Thomas Paine's powerful essays inspired two of the most important revolutions in history, in America and France. America's first bestseller, 'Common Sense' (1776) is a ringing denunciation of corrupt monarchies...'Rights of Man' (1791) is a fiery condemnation of a former friend's writings and a further exploration of Paine's beliefs in innovation, free thought, and democracy..."--P. [4] of cover.