The American Crisis
Stirring Words of Encouragement: A Historical Collection on Revolutionary Independence and PatriotismBy Thomas Paine
Length38h 1m
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In "The American Crisis," Thomas Paine delivers a series of compelling pamphlets that serve as a rallying cry for the American Revolution during its most tumultuous moments. Written in a clear, persuasive style, Paine employs rhetorical strategies that invoke both reason and emotion, making his arguments accessible and impactful. The pamphlets address the challenges facing the colonies, emphasizing themes of resilience, freedom, and the moral imperative of independence, while also critiquing complacency and advocating for greater commitment to the revolutionary cause. Paine's work is situated within the broader context of Enlightenment thought and republican ideals, positioning it as both a historical document and a foundational text of American political philosophy. Thomas Paine, an English-born political theorist and activist, played a pivotal role in the emergence of American democratic ideals. His experiences with oppression in England and his belief in the rights of individuals shaped his staunch advocacy for liberty and self-governance. Paine's prior work, including "Common Sense," established him as a revolutionary figure, and "The American Crisis" further demonstrates his commitment to political activism during the formative years of the United States. Recommended not only for its historical significance but also for its elegant prose and enduring message, "The American Crisis" is essential reading for those interested in the philosophy of revolution, the struggle for independence, and the birth of American identity. Paine'Äôs unapologetic passion and incisive logic resonate powerfully, making this a pivotal text for understanding the spirit of the American Revolution.
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GenrePolitics and Government
Length38 hrs 1 min
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Publish dateDec 30, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Crisis No. I
2To Lord Howe
3The Crisis No. III
4The Crisis No. IV
5To General Sir William Howe
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6To the Inhabitants of America.
7To the Earl of Carlisle, General Clinton, and William Eden, Esq., BRITISH COMMISSIONERS AT NEW YORK.
8To the People of England.
9Address to the People of England.
10The Crisis ExtraordinaryOn the Subject of Taxation.
11On the King of England’s Speech.
12To the People of America On the expenses, arrangements and disbursements for carrying on the war, and finishing it with honor and advantage
13On the Present State of News.
14A Supernumerary Crisis To Sir Guy Carleton.
15To the Earl of Shelburne.
16Thoughts on the Peace, and the Probable Advantages Thereof.
17A Supernumerary Crisis To the People of America.
18Preface
19Chapter I. Early Influences
20Chapter II. Early Struggles
21Chapter III. Domestic Trouble
22Chapter IV. The New World
23On March 4, 1775, Paine writes Franklin from Philadelphia
24Chapter V. Liberty And Equality
25Chapter VI. "Common Sense"
26Chapter VII. Under The Banner Of Independence
27Chapter VIII. Soldier And Secretary
28Chapter IX. French Aid, And The Paine-deane Controversy
29Chapter X. A Story By Gouverneur Morris
30Chapter XI. Cause, Country, Self
31Chapter XII. A Journey To France
32Chapter XIII. The Muzzled Ox Treading Out The Grain
33Chapter XIV. Great Washington And Poor Paine
34Chapter XV. Pontifical And Political Inventions
35Chapter XVI. Returning To The Old Home
36Chapter XVII. A British Lion With An American Heart
37Chapter XVIII. Paine's Letters To Jefferson In Paris
38Chapter XIX. The Key Of The Bastille
39Chapter XX. "The Rights Of Man"
40Chapter XXI. Founding The European Republic
41Chapter XXII. The Right Of Evolution
42Chapter XXIII. The Deputy For Calais In The Convention
43Chapter XXIV. Outlawed In England
44Chapter I. "Kill The King, But Not The Man"
45Chapter II. An Outlawed English Ambassador
46Chapter III. Revolution vs. Constitution
47Chapter IV. A Garden In The Faubourg St. Denis
48Chapter V. A Conspiracy
49Chapter VI. A Testimony Under The Guillotine
50Chapter VII. A Minister And His Prisoner
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