The American Crisis
The Revolutionary Work Which Inspired the Americans to Fight for Their Independence (Including "The Life of Thomas Paine" – Extensive Biography of the Author)By Thomas Paine
Length38h 18m
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Thomas Paine's 'The American Crisis' is a poignant collection of essays written during the American Revolution, designed to inspire and motivate soldiers and citizens alike. Paine's writing style is characterized by its fervent patriotism and straightforward language, making it accessible to a wide audience. The book's emphasis on the importance of freedom and democracy in the face of tyranny places it within the literary context of revolutionary writings that influenced the founding of the United States. Paine's powerful rhetoric and compelling arguments resonate with readers even today, highlighting the enduring relevance of his work. The American Crisis serves as both a historical account of a crucial period in American history and a timeless call to action for those who value liberty and justice.
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GenreHistory
Length38 hrs 18 mins
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Publish dateOct 16, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The American Crisis
37Chapter XIV. Great Washington And Poor Paine
2The Crisis No. I
38Chapter XV. Pontifical And Political Inventions
3The Crisis No. II: To Lord Howe
39Chapter XVI. Returning To The Old Home
4The Crisis No. III
40Chapter XVII. A British Lion With An American Heart
5The Crisis No. IV
41Chapter XVIII. Paine's Letters To Jefferson In Paris
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6The Crisis No. V
42Chapter XIX. The Key Of The Bastille
7To General Sir William Howe
43Chapter XX. "The Rights Of Man"
8To the Inhabitants of America.
44Chapter XXI. Founding The European Republic
9The Crisis No. VI: To the Earl of Carlisle, General Clinton, and William Eden, Esq., BRITISH COMMISSIONERS AT NEW YORK.
45Chapter XXII. The Right Of Evolution
10The Crisis No. VII: To the People of England.
46Chapter XXIII. The Deputy For Calais In The Convention
11The Crisis No. VIII: Address to the People of England.
47Chapter XXIV. Outlawed In England
12The Crisis No. IX: The Crisis ExtraordinaryOn the Subject of Taxation.
48Chapter I. "Kill The King, But Not The Man"
13The Crisis No. X
49Chapter II. An Outlawed English Ambassador
14On the King of England’s Speech.
50Chapter III. Revolution vs. Constitution
15To the People of America On the expenses, arrangements and disbursements for carrying on the war, and finishing it with honor and advantage
51Chapter IV. A Garden In The Faubourg St. Denis
16The Crisis No. XI
52Chapter V. A Conspiracy
17On the Present State of News.
53Chapter VI. A Testimony Under The Guillotine
18A Supernumerary Crisis To Sir Guy Carleton.
54Chapter VII. A Minister And His Prisoner
19The Crisis No. XII: To the Earl of Shelburne.
55Chapter VIII. Sick And In Prison
20The Crisis No. XIII: Thoughts on the Peace, and the Probable Advantages Thereof.
56Chapter IX. A Restoration
21A Supernumerary Crisis To the People of America.
57Chapter X. The Silence Of Washington
22Preface
58Chapter XI. "The Age Of Reason"
23Chapter I. Early Influences
59Chapter XII. Friendships
24Chapter II. Early Struggles
60Chapter XIII. Theophilanthropy
25Chapter III. Domestic Trouble
61Chapter XIV. The Republican Abdiel
26Chapter IV. The New World
62Chapter XV. The Last Year In Europe
27On March 4, 1775, Paine writes Franklin from Philadelphia
63Chapter XVI. The American Inquisition
28Chapter V. Liberty And Equality
64Chapter XVII. New Rochelle And The Bonnevilles
29Chapter VI. "Common Sense"
65Chapter XVIII. A New York Prometheus
30Chapter VII. Under The Banner Of Independence
66Chapter XIX. Personal Traits
31Chapter VIII. Soldier And Secretary
67Chapter XX. Death And Resurrection
32Chapter IX. French Aid, And The Paine-deane Controversy
68Appendix A. The Cobbett Papers
33Chapter X. A Story By Gouverneur Morris
69Thomas Paine, A Sketch Of His Life And Character
34Chapter XI. Cause, Country, Self
70Appendix B. The Hall Manuscripts
35Chapter XII. A Journey To France
71Appendix C. Portraits Of Paine
36Chapter XIII. The Muzzled Ox Treading Out The Grain
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