A major actor in the American Revolution, English intellectual Thomas Paine (1737-1809) is remembered especially for his pamphlet Common Sense (1776; also reissued in this series), which advocates America's independence from Great Britain. An immediate best-seller, it sold over 100,000 copies in three months. Paine was a dedicated reformer who also lent his support to the French Revolution. First published in 1791, this book was sparked by the publication of Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France (1790), a ...
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A major actor in the American Revolution, English intellectual Thomas Paine (1737-1809) is remembered especially for his pamphlet Common Sense (1776; also reissued in this series), which advocates America's independence from Great Britain. An immediate best-seller, it sold over 100,000 copies in three months. Paine was a dedicated reformer who also lent his support to the French Revolution. First published in 1791, this book was sparked by the publication of Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France (1790), a direct condemnation of the French uprising; and the fourth edition of this remarkable contribution to political philosophy is reissued here. In a passionate rebuttal of Burke's position, Paine argues that revolution is legitimate against a government that fails to protect its people and their essential rights. Extremely influential in its own day, this book develops a critique of authoritarian governments that remains relevant today.
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New. Trade paperback (US). 178 p. Cambridge Library Collection - Philosophy . Worked examples or Exercises. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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2012-03-22. Cambridge University Press. Softcover. GOOD This is a reprint of the book originally published in 1791. Yellow & navy covers, navy blue titles. Text is clear & bright. The pages are clean. Book is stamped with the word damaged however it is in good condition. The bottom of the back cover is lightly creased. 8x5.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Unspecified. Cambridge Library Collection - Philosophy ; Rights of Man 2 Volume Set . Includes unspecified. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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