Published in 1776, Common Sense was among series of famous pamphlets that helped the Americans break free from British dominance, ultimately leading to American independence. Common Sense was instrumental in igniting patriotism among the locals and helping them to become freedom fighters on their journey to liberty. Arguing the need for a ruler to rule over people rather than simply to serve them was what made Americans fight for the universal truth of all being born equal. Thanks to its powerful message, the ...
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Published in 1776, Common Sense was among series of famous pamphlets that helped the Americans break free from British dominance, ultimately leading to American independence. Common Sense was instrumental in igniting patriotism among the locals and helping them to become freedom fighters on their journey to liberty. Arguing the need for a ruler to rule over people rather than simply to serve them was what made Americans fight for the universal truth of all being born equal. Thanks to its powerful message, the publication became a masterpiece that helped to wake up a whole continent from its 'deep sleep' . It also fits well with today's times explaining the role of government and how it can be formed with all its limitations in force. Explaining disadvantages of letting someone rule over us, it enlists all valid reasons why we need to be free. Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine, an English-born American revolutionary. Born in 1737, he used the power of the media to fight against the powerful political system and set an example for the coming generations to follow. By the time he died in 1809, he had contributed immensely in numerous political upheavals in America, France, and England. Our 2020 version of the book contains an improved font formatting for a better reading experience . Check the interior with Amazon's Lookinside feature to compare the book with other versions.
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A failure in business, Thomas Paine emigrated from England to America in 1774. In early 1776, he published a pamphlet entitled Common Sense. In this tract, Paine argues that the American colonies ought to part from England and establish their own nation. Paine discusses the origins of society and government, the evils of monarchy and hereditary succession, and the rule of law; his disdain for monarchy is an underlying theme of the work. Paine also emphasizes the urgency of independence; he maintains that the time for reconciliation between the colonies and England has passed and the time for independence is now. The leather bound version of Common Sense (the subject of this review) includes background information and a chronology of the life of Thomas Paine. This book is best read from the perspective of an American colonist in 1776; he or she would have remembered the Intolerable Acts and the battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill. Just as The Federalist Papers are essential reading in understanding the Constitution, Common Sense is essential reading in understanding the move toward independence in 1776.