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Common sense, and the American crisis I, Thomas Paine ; introduction by Richard Beeman

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Common sense, and the American crisis I, Thomas Paine ; introduction by Richard Beeman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages xxi-xxii)

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Common sense

Nature of contents

bibliography

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893894802

Responsibility statement

Thomas Paine ; introduction by Richard Beeman

Sub title

and the American crisis I

Summary

Presents Paine's landmark pamphlet about British rule that eventually converted millions to the idea of American independence. This volume includes The American crisis I, the first of 13 pamphlets written to boost morale during the Revolution

Table Of Contents

Common sense. Introduction -- Of the origin and design of government in general. With concise remarks on the English Constitution -- Of monarchy and hereditary succession -- Thoughts on the present state of American affairs -- Of the present ability of America, with some misellaneous reflections -- Appendix: to the representatives of the Religious Society of the people called Quakers -- The American Crisis I. Introduction to The American crisis -- The American crisis I

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