Length38h 18m
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In "The American Crisis," Thomas Paine delivers a compelling series of pamphlets that galvanize American colonists during their struggle for independence. Written in a direct and accessible style, Paine's work employs powerful emotional appeals and reasoned arguments to articulate the urgency of revolution against British tyranny. This influential text, initially published between 1776 and 1783, serves as a rallying cry that emphasizes the necessity of fighting for liberty, employing rhetorical techniques such as analogies and vivid imagery to inspire a sense of unity and purpose among his readers. Thomas Paine, a self-taught philosopher and revolutionary thinker, was deeply influenced by Enlightenment ideals and his experiences as an immigrant in America. His conviction in the principles of democracy, individual rights, and the social contract underpinned his motivations for writing "The American Crisis." Paine's background in politics and pamphleteering positioned him as a key figure in shaping public opinion during a pivotal moment in history, and his relentless spirit for justice inspired countless others to join the cause. "The American Crisis" is an essential read for anyone interested in the foundations of American democracy and the power of persuasive writing. Paine's passionate prose not only encapsulates the spirit of a nation in revolt but also serves as a timeless reminder of the struggles for freedom and the resilience required to achieve it. This work remains a crucial addition to the repertoire of both history enthusiasts and literary scholars alike.
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GenreHistory
Length38 hrs 18 mins
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Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Crisis No. I
34Chapter XVII. A British Lion With An American Heart
2The Crisis No. II
35Chapter XVIII. Paine's Letters To Jefferson In Paris
3The Crisis No. III
36Chapter XIX. The Key Of The Bastille
4The Crisis No. IV
37Chapter XX. "The Rights Of Man"
5The Crisis No. V
38Chapter XXI. Founding The European Republic
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6The Crisis No. VI
39Chapter XXII. The Right Of Evolution
7The Crisis No. VII
40Chapter XXIII. The Deputy For Calais In The Convention
8The Crisis No. VIII
41Chapter XXIV. Outlawed In England
9The Crisis No. IX
42Chapter I. "Kill The King, But Not The Man"
10The Crisis No. X
43Chapter II. An Outlawed English Ambassador
11The Crisis No. XI
44Chapter III. Revolution vs. Constitution
12The Crisis No. XII
45Chapter IV. A Garden In The Faubourg St. Denis
13The Crisis No. XIII
46Chapter V. A Conspiracy
14A Supernumerary Crisis To the People of America.
47Chapter VI. A Testimony Under The Guillotine
15The Life Of Thomas Paine by Moncure D. Conway
48Chapter VII. A Minister And His Prisoner
16VOLUME I.
49Chapter VIII. Sick And In Prison
17Preface
50Chapter IX. A Restoration
18Chapter I. Early Influences
51Chapter X. The Silence Of Washington
19Chapter II. Early Struggles
52Chapter XI. "The Age Of Reason"
20Chapter III. Domestic Trouble
53Chapter XII. Friendships
21Chapter IV. The New World
54Chapter XIII. Theophilanthropy
22Chapter V. Liberty And Equality
55Chapter XIV. The Republican Abdiel
23Chapter VI. "Common Sense"
56Chapter XV. The Last Year In Europe
24Chapter VII. Under The Banner Of Independence
57Chapter XVI. The American Inquisition
25Chapter VIII. Soldier And Secretary
58Chapter XVII. New Rochelle And The Bonnevilles
26Chapter IX. French Aid, And The Paine-deane Controversy
59Chapter XVIII. A New York Prometheus
27Chapter X. A Story By Gouverneur Morris
60Chapter XIX. Personal Traits
28Chapter XI. Cause, Country, Self
61Chapter XX. Death And Resurrection
29Chapter XII. A Journey To France
62Appendix A. The Cobbett Papers
30Chapter XIII. The Muzzled Ox Treading Out The Grain
63Thomas Paine, A Sketch Of His Life And Character
31Chapter XIV. Great Washington And Poor Paine
64Appendix B. The Hall Manuscripts
32Chapter XV. Pontifical And Political Inventions
65Appendix C. Portraits Of Paine
33Chapter XVI. Returning To The Old Home
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