Common Sense : and Related Writings (The Bedford Series in History and Culture)

Common Sense : and Related Writings (The Bedford Series in History and Culture)

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This edition of the pamphlet is unique in its inclusion of selections from Paine's other writings from 1775-1776--additional essays that contextualize Common Sense and provide unusual insight on both the writer and the cause for which he wrote. The volume introduction focuses on Paine's childhood and early adult years in England, arguing for the significance of personal experience, environment, career, and religion in understanding Paine's influential political writings.

Common Sense: and Related Writings (The Bedford Series in History and Culture),Thomas Paine,Thomas P. Slaughter,Bedford/St. Martin's,0312201486,Early works to 1800,General,Literary Collections,Literature: Classics,Philosophy,Political,Political science,American history: c 1500 to c 1800,Cultural studies,History / General,Political science & theory,USA,United Kingdom, Great Britain,c 1700 to c 1800

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