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In "The American Crisis," Thomas Paine crafts a series of powerful pamphlets that served as a rallying cry for American independence during the Revolutionary War. Written in a passionate and accessible style, Paine's arguments not only illuminate the trials faced by patriots but also emphasize the philosophical underpinnings of freedom, democracy, and the rights of man. With its eloquent prose and persuasive rhetoric, this work emerged in a tumultuous literary context, standing as a direct response to the challenges besetting the young nation and fostering a sense of unity among its people in the face of adversity. Paine, a political activist and philosopher, was deeply influenced by Enlightenment ideals, which manifested in his belief in rational thought and human rights. His early life in England, combined with his experiences in America, shaped his understanding of oppression and fueled his quest for justice. "The American Crisis" was pivotal during the war, not only stoking the fires of rebellion but also enhancing Paine's role as a leading thinker of his time, making it clear why he remains a significant figure in American history. This compelling collection is highly recommended for readers intrigued by the ideological battles that forged the United States. Paine's incisive insights and unwavering commitment to liberty provide not only historical context but also timeless lessons on individual rights and civic duty, resonating deeply even in contemporary debates about freedom and governance.
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GenrePolitics and Government
Length38 hrs 15 mins
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Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Crisis No. I
2The Crisis No. II: To Lord Howe
3The Crisis No. III
4The Crisis No. IV
5The Crisis No. V
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6To General Sir William Howe
7To the Inhabitants of America.
8The Crisis No. VI: To the Earl of Carlisle, General Clinton, and William Eden, Esq., BRITISH COMMISSIONERS AT NEW YORK.
9The Crisis No. VII: To the People of England.
10The Crisis No. VIII: Address to the People of England.
11The Crisis No. IX: The Crisis ExtraordinaryOn the Subject of Taxation.
12The Crisis No. X
13On the King of England’s Speech.
14To the People of America On the expenses, arrangements and disbursements for carrying on the war, and finishing it with honor and advantage
15The Crisis No. XI
16On the Present State of News.
17A Supernumerary Crisis To Sir Guy Carleton.
18The Crisis No. XII: To the Earl of Shelburne.
19The Crisis No. XIII: Thoughts on the Peace, and the Probable Advantages Thereof.
20A Supernumerary Crisis To the People of America.
21Preface
22Chapter I. Early Influences
23Chapter II. Early Struggles
24Chapter III. Domestic Trouble
25Chapter IV. The New World
26On March 4, 1775, Paine writes Franklin from Philadelphia
27Chapter V. Liberty And Equality
28Chapter VI. "Common Sense"
29Chapter VII. Under The Banner Of Independence
30Chapter VIII. Soldier And Secretary
31Chapter IX. French Aid, And The Paine-deane Controversy
32Chapter X. A Story By Gouverneur Morris
33Chapter XI. Cause, Country, Self
34Chapter XII. A Journey To France
35Chapter XIII. The Muzzled Ox Treading Out The Grain
36Chapter XIV. Great Washington And Poor Paine
37Chapter XV. Pontifical And Political Inventions
38Chapter XVI. Returning To The Old Home
39Chapter XVII. A British Lion With An American Heart
40Chapter XVIII. Paine's Letters To Jefferson In Paris
41Chapter XIX. The Key Of The Bastille
42Chapter XX. "The Rights Of Man"
43Chapter XXI. Founding The European Republic
44Chapter XXII. The Right Of Evolution
45Chapter XXIII. The Deputy For Calais In The Convention
46Chapter XXIV. Outlawed In England
47Chapter I. "Kill The King, But Not The Man"
48Chapter II. An Outlawed English Ambassador
49Chapter III. Revolution vs. Constitution
50Chapter IV. A Garden In The Faubourg St. Denis
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