354 d2a2ba9e-3587-475d-b7ce-fa6bce65f5bc Common Sense, the Rights of Man and Other Essential Writings of Thomas Paine Thomas Paine calibre (0.8.17) [http://calibre-ebook.com] 2009-04-16T07:00:00+00:00 SUMMARY: Thomas Paine's book "Common Sense" was the written word that inflamed and drove the people of the colonies to the cause of the American Revolution. It was a clear and passionate document for freedom from the English Crown. Over 500,000 ccopies were sold in just a few months from when it was written in January 1776. His book "The Rights of Man" is a clear document for democracy and egalitarianism. It supported all forms of a progressive society and was an inspiration for the patriots of America's early days. Also, "The Age of Reason" was his last book and almost entirely is centered on religion - Christianity. It puts to test many questions towards faith in order to make valid answers possible. Many essential beliefs are confronted with rational logic. A Cpollector's Edition. CreateSpace 9781442143043 eng General History United States Current Events Political Science Politics International Relations Philosophy Political Ideologies - General Political Ideologies Philosophy : Ethics & Moral Philosophy Political Science : History & Theory - General History & Theory - General History & Theory United States - Revolutionary War Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) Ethics & Moral Philosophy